Join Our Team at Michigan Center for Traumatic Stress (MCTS)!
MCTS is looking for a compassionate, skilled, trauma-informed children's clinician to join our team.
At MCTS, we specialize in trauma-focused care and prioritize both clinical excellence and staff well-being. We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your expertise and growth are valued.
About MCTS
The Michigan Center for Traumatic Stress (MCTS) is one of Metro Detroit’s leading providers of high-quality, trauma-informed mental healthcare. We specialize in treating trauma, complex trauma, and secondary trauma, while also offering comprehensive care for a range of mental health concerns.
Our mission is rooted in compassion, clinical excellence, and community. We provide evidence-based, insight-oriented treatment that helps clients heal, grow, and reclaim their lives.
At MCTS, we’re just as dedicated to supporting our clinicians as we are to our clients — fostering an environment where professionals can thrive, collaborate, and continue deepening their clinical practice.
Who We're Looking For?
We’re seeking a passionate, skilled, children's clinician with experience providing psychotherapy and clinical assessment — ideally from a psychodynamic framework and with a deep understanding of trauma and its effects.
The ideal candidate is:
- Passionate about working with children
- Compassionate, motivated, and self-directed
- Skilled in trauma-informed and relational approaches
- Strong in time management and clinical organization
- Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented
- Committed to lifelong learning and continued professional development
If you value insight-oriented work and believe in helping clients understand their stories within a safe, supportive space, you’ll feel right at home at MCTS.
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or social work
- Full or limited license in the state of Michigan (LLP, LP, LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, or LLPC)
- Experience working with children in a therapeutic setting preferred
- Experience working with trauma or complex trauma populations preferred
- Training or interest in psychodynamic theory and trauma-informed care preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Why MCTS?
At MCTS, we know that the best clinical work happens when clinicians feel supported and valued. We offer:
- Competitive fee split with opportunities for growth
- Full administrative support, including scheduling, marketing, immediate referrals, and in-house billing.
- Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
- Fully furnished, beautifully designed office space in our St. Clair Shores location
- Ongoing consultation and continuing education opportunities
- A collaborative, trauma-informed team culture rooted in reflection, authenticity, and compassion
- Supervision for limited licensure
Join a practice that’s expanding its reach — and its impact — across Metro Detroit. Together, we’ll continue to make trauma-informed healing accessible, sustainable, and transformative.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- What theoretical framework do you utilize?
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
