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Counselor Jobs in Michigan

Counselor Jobs in Michigan with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

324+ positions available

324+ Counselor Jobs in Michigan Available Now

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324 jobs

These 154 roles pay ~$76k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution154 jobs · 54 employers

59
<$70k
56
$70k-90k
14
$90k-110k
18
$110k-130k
7
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution154 jobs · 54 employers

6
1-2
21
3-4
34
5-6
87
7-8
6
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

New Paths logo

Therapist

New PathsFlint, MI

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
UHS logo

Branches Outpatient Therapist / Clinician -PRN

UHSAuburn Hills, MI

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
Trinity Health logo

Behavioral Health Therapist

Trinity HealthAnn Arbor, MI

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
StoneCrest Center logo

Clinical Therapist

StoneCrest CenterDetroit, MI

Counselor
$65,000+
4d ago
UHS logo

COUNSELOR (BA/BSW)

UHSAugusta, MI

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
4d ago
Community Mental Health Authority logo

26-1424 Mental Health Therapist FF/ Family Guidance Services - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

Community Mental Health AuthorityLansing, MI

Counselor
$31.92-$41.5 per hour
5d ago
Easterseals MORC logo

Mental Health Clinician - IDD Behavioral Health

Easterseals MORCDearborn, MI

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
5d ago
Honor Community Health logo

Behavioral Health Clinician (Ferndale/ Hazel Park)

Honor Community HealthHazel Park, MI

Counselor
$65,000-$75,000
5d ago
Easterseals MORC logo

Behavioral Health Clinician - Home-Based Southfield

Easterseals MORCSouthfield, MI

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program logo

THERAPIST

Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement ProgramBattle Creek, MI

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Highfields logo

Family Counselor - Branch and Hillsdale Counties

HighfieldsJackson, MI

Counselor
$39,000-$45,000
1w ago
Honor Community Health logo

Behavioral Health Clinician

Honor Community HealthPontiac, MI

Counselor
$65,000-$75,000
1w ago
Highfields logo

Family Counselor FTBS - Hillsdale County

HighfieldsJackson, MI

Counselor
$39,000-$42,000
1w ago
Hybrid
Highfields logo

Family Counselor Branch County

HighfieldsJackson, MI

Counselor
$39,000-$45,000
1w ago
Hybrid
Ellie Mental Health - 119 logo

LMFT Marriage and Family Outpatient Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 119Clinton Township, MI

Counselor
$70,000-$95,000
1w ago
Hybrid

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How Michigan Compares for Counselor Pay

Michigan against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$68k
Pay rank
#45 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #20
Open listings
898

Counselor roles in Michigan advertise $8k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Michigan compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MIWLBListings
Michigan (this page)$68k—5.8/10898
Wyoming#1$98k+$29k6.0/1050
Nevada#2$96k+$28k5.7/10202
Alaska#3$94k+$26k5.4/10159
Mississippi#4$93k+$25k5.5/10232
Wisconsinborders$76k+$8k6.1/10702
Indianaborders$72k+$4k5.5/10593
Ohioborders$64k−$4k5.6/101839

“borders” = shares a border with Michigan; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Michigan: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Michigan offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in michigan. With 324+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Michigan on this page have an average score of 3.9/10, with 20% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in michigan include Easterseals MORC, Highfields, UHS, Honor Community Health, and more. Positions span counselor jobs michigan. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in michigan, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 29,969+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Michigan.

How much do counselors earn in Michigan?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 20% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Michigan right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Easterseals MORC, Highfields, UHS, Honor Community Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in michigan are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 324 counselors positions in Michigan listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.