D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s
D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s provides a continuum of care with comprehensive services, including counseling, foster care, adoption, mentoring and residential care. These programs are built on our core belief, backed by research, that as long as children can be safe, they do best when they are with their families. D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s primarily serves children, youth and families in the greater Grand Rapids area, and some programming throughout the State of Michigan. D.A. Blodgett- St. John’s is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for all children, all families and all individuals.
MISSION STATEMENT: To help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support.
VISION: A safe, nurturing home for every child, a supportive community for every family.
VALUES:
- Exceptional Service: Client-focused and teaming at the center of our work.
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: All are welcomed, valued, and belong.
- Excellence: Ongoing commitment to learning and improvement.
- Integrity: Responsibility and ownership of our actions and results.
- Creativity: Imagination, innovation, and intelligent risk taking.
- Passion: Relentless positive energy toward our mission and vision.
SANCTUARY COMMITMENTS:
- Nonviolence: Maintaining safety for all members of the community.
- Emotional Intelligence: Managing emotions so we don’t hurt ourselves or others.
- Social Learning: Together we accomplish more, we care for one another.
- Democracy: Everyone has a voice, not necessarily a vote.
- Open Communication: Respecting and sharing ideas of our team.
- Social Responsibility: Say what you mean, don’t be mean when you say it.
- Growth & Change: Creating hope for ourselves and the people we serve.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR POSITION SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Supervisor provides leadership and clinical oversight to therapists delivering services across multiple settings, including school-based mental health through Kent School Services Network (KSSN), home or community-based services via Network180’s CCBHC model, and the D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s residential campus. This role ensures high-quality, trauma-informed care for children and families by guiding clinicians in assessment, treatment planning, evidence-based interventions, and effective linkage to community resources. The supervisor supports programming that addresses a wide range of behavioral health needs—such as depression, anxiety, trauma, self-harm, aggression, and other emotional or behavioral challenges—and promotes strong collaboration with schools, residential teams, and community partners.
In addition to direct supervision, the Behavioral Health Supervisor maintains responsibility for monitoring caseloads, outcomes, and contractual requirements across service lines, ensuring consistent practice standards and efficient program operations. The position provides coaching, reflective supervision, and professional development to therapists; oversees data collection and reporting; and helps strengthen integrated care pathways for youth receiving services through Child Welfare, Residential, and community programs.
