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Starr Commonwealth

MI · Hybrid

$57K - $63K/yr

Child Trauma and Resilience Practitioner - Clinical certification to be completed within 3 months of hire * Valid driver's license without restrictions and minimal violations over past 3 years Job ...

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Lead Occupational Therapist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$40 - $70/hr

You'll also embody our whole-child, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach, ensuring every child and family receives care tailored to their individual journey What You'll Do * Deliver ...

ICAN

Lead Occupational Therapist

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$40 - $70/hr

You'll also embody our whole-child , trauma-informed , and culturally responsive approach, ensuring every child and family receives care tailored to their individual journey What You'll Do * Deliver ...

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How much do child trauma jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for child trauma in the United States is $68,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Child Trauma Therapists, and how are they typically addressed?

Child Trauma Therapists often encounter emotionally intense situations and may work with children who have difficulty expressing their feelings or trust issues due to past experiences. Managing secondary traumatic stress and preventing burnout can be challenging, so many agencies provide regular supervision, peer support, and access to professional development resources. Collaboration with parents, schools, and other professionals is critical to building comprehensive care plans for clients. Staying updated on best practices in trauma-informed care and self-care strategies helps therapists maintain resilience and effectiveness in their role.

What is a Child Trauma job?

A Child Trauma job involves working with children who have experienced traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, or violence. Professionals in this field, including therapists, social workers, and counselors, provide emotional support, therapy, and coping strategies to help children heal. They may work in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, or child protection agencies. The role requires specialized training in trauma-informed care and child psychology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Child Trauma position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Child Trauma Therapist, you need a strong background in psychology, counseling, or social work, often supported by a relevant degree and professional licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC). Familiarity with trauma-informed therapy approaches such as TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems are important. Compassion, active listening, patience, and cultural sensitivity are vital soft skills for connecting with young clients and their families. These competencies ensure effective support for children coping with trauma, facilitating their emotional recovery and well-being.

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Infographic showing various Child Trauma job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,295 per year, or $32.8 per hour.
Behavioral Health Clinician Southeast MI

Behavioral Health Clinician Southeast MI

Starr Commonwealth

MI • Hybrid

$57K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Behavioral Health Clinician
Explore an opportunity to join a team of highly qualified professionals with specializations in trauma treatment with children, youth and families.  We are seeking motivated individuals with experience providing direct clinical behavioral health services.
Responsibilities:
  • Understand the philosophy of strength-based treatment, Core Values and trauma-informed, resilience-focused treatment modalities employed at Starr Commonwealth in working with youth and families.
  • Utilize developmentally-appropriate, attachment-based, industry-standard, specialized approaches to trauma-informed, resilience-focused treatment.
  • Participate in regular supervision and ongoing professional development.  
  • Be aware of and adhere to the Michigan Child Protection Law, especially as it relates to the mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse and/or neglect.  Be aware and adhere to the Office of Recipient Rights reporting and conduct requirements.
  • Protect the confidentiality for all consumers of the program consistent with the laws pertaining to confidentiality of the State of Michigan as well as Federal HIPAA laws.
  • Develop and monitor client centered service plans consistent with the individual goals.
  • Enter information into appropriate systems, internal and external, in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Deliver Behavioral Health services consistent with our standards of practice, including the facilitation of intake and discharge interviews with clients.
  • Build positive caring relationships with clients based on respect, trust and appropriate communication.
  • Meet or exceed standard of delivering direct billable service 50% of total service time.
  • Manage client caseload effectively, including opening and closing cases, and communication to minimize cancellations or no-shows.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Ideal candidates:
  • Master's Degree in human services or related field 
  • 3 years working with youth and families
  • Must have an active State of Michigan professional Master's level licensure; LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, TLLP or LP
  • Child Trauma and Resilience Practitioner - Clinical certification to be completed within 3 months of hire
  • Valid driver's license without restrictions and minimal violations over past 3 years
Job Details:
  • Pay Range: $57,000 - $63,640 annually
  • Job Type:  Full-time, hybrid

Benefits:
*Health insurance 
*Health savings account, employer contribution
*Dental insurance
*Vision insurance
*Short term and long term disability
*Life and AD& D insurance
*403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
*Paid time off including paid parental leave
*Employee assistance program
*Full time, hybrid in office and remote
*As a 501c(3) organization, Starr Commonwealth employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loans.
Starr Commonwealth EEO:
Starr Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Starr Commonwealth's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Starr Commonwealth recognizes the past and current struggles of identity groups who have been historically marginalized, impacted by toxic hierarchy, and taken by violence. We believe that equitable environments create opportunities for effective problem solving, sustainable growth, and, in general, a more holistic understanding of the world. As such, Starr Commonwealth is building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.
 
 

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