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
These 154 roles pay ~$76k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Substance Abuse Counselor - Family Services
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal GovernmentManistee, MI
Clinical Therapist
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan DetroitDetroit, MI
Behavioral Health Clinician - School Based Oakland
Easterseals MORCOakland County, MI
26-1243 Relief Mental Health Therapist - ITRS/TRC
Community Mental Health AuthorityLansing, MI
Substance Abuse Counselor
Advanced Correctional HealthcareCrystal Falls, MI
Behavioral Health Therapist
Great Lakes Bay Health CentersMichigan
Behavioral Health Therapist - Behavioral Health (21606)
Schoolcraft Memorial HospitalManistique, MI
26-1707 Mobile Mental Health Therapist AMHS/Crisis Services - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
Community Mental Health AuthorityLansing, MI
26-1689 Mobile Mental Health Therapist AMHS/CS - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
Community Mental Health AuthorityLansing, MI
26-1670 Relief Mobile Mental Health Therapist AMHS/CS
Community Mental Health AuthorityLansing, MI
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Ann Arbor, MI
Protocall ServicesRemote
Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Saginaw, MI
Protocall ServicesRemote
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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.
Counselor roles in Michigan advertise $8k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.
| State | Median pay | vs MI | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (this page) | $68k | — | 5.8/10 | 898 |
| Wyoming#1 | $98k | +$29k | 6.0/10 | 50 |
| Nevada#2 | $96k | +$28k | 5.7/10 | 202 |
| Alaska#3 | $94k | +$26k | 5.4/10 | 159 |
| Mississippi#4 | $93k | +$25k | 5.5/10 | 232 |
| Wisconsinborders | $76k | +$8k | 6.1/10 | 702 |
| Indianaborders | $72k | +$4k | 5.5/10 | 593 |
| Ohioborders | $64k | −$4k | 5.6/10 | 1839 |
“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. 35% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
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 6.1/10, with 35% 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 Community Mental Health Authority, PROTOCALL SERVICES, Easterseals MORC, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government, 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 35% 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 Community Mental Health Authority, PROTOCALL SERVICES, Easterseals MORC, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Michigan
Easterseals MORC26 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Community Mental Health Authority22 open roles here · WLB 65/100Protocall Services12 open roles here · WLB 65/100
Highfields11 open roles here · WLB 81/100
Odyssey Behavioral Group9 open roles here · WLB 69/100
UHS9 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Gotham Enterprises8 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Henry Ford Health8 open roles here · WLB 63/100