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265+ Counselor Jobs in Michigan

Counselor positions in Michigan with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

265+ positions available

265+ Counselor Jobs in Michigan Available Now

These 144 roles pay ~$76k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Cherry Health logo

Outpatient Therapist - Union High School

Cherry Health

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Midwest Behavioral Clinic logo

Mental Health Therapist PT

Midwest Behavioral Clinic

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

UnitedHealth Group logo

Licensed Therapist

UnitedHealth GroupGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

UnitedHealth Group logo

Independent Licensed Therapist

UnitedHealth GroupGreat Workplace

CounselorAnn Arbor, MI
69k - $104k
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Macomb County Government logo

Therapist

Macomb County Government

CounselorMichigan
66.6k - $86.1k
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Grand Rapids, MI

PROTOCALL SERVICES

CounselorRemote
24.35-$26.35 per hour
Top 25%

in Behavioral Health (Counseling)

Highfields logo

Outpatient Therapist

Highfields

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Lotus Consulting logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Psychologist, LPC, LMSW LMFT, LP, or LLP)

Lotus Consulting

CounselorAnn Arbor, MI
70k - $106k
30+ days ago
Hybrid
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit logo

Clinical Therapist

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Confidential Employer logo

Weekend Respite Care Counselor (Variable Schedule)

Confidential Employer

Above avg

in Counseling

Ellie Mental Health - 132 logo

Licensed and Limited Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Ellie Mental Health - 132

Hybrid
Above avg

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice logo

Hospice Music Therapist

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice

Above avg

in Counseling

Lincoln Behavioral Svcs logo

Child & Family Therapist

Lincoln Behavioral Svcs

CounselorRedford, MI
50k-$62k
3w ago
Above avg

in Counseling

MISIDE logo

Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient

MISIDE

Above avg

in Counseling

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority logo

Mental Health Therapist IV - Outpatient Services

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

CounselorSaginaw, MI
70k - $87k
3w ago
Above avg

in Counseling

Easterseals MORC logo

Behavioral Health Clinician - Children's Intensive Services

Easterseals MORC

Above avg

in Counseling

Mid Michigan Recovery Services logo

SUD Therapist

Mid Michigan Recovery Services

Above avg

in Counseling

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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
$70k
Pay rank
#43 of 51
Work-life balance
6.2/10 · #24
Open listings
690

Counselor roles in Michigan advertise $7k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $110k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Michigan compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs MIWLBListings
Michigan (this page)$70k6.2/10690
Mississippi#1$110k+$41k6.0/10174
Wyoming#2$103k+$33k6.2/1051
Alaska#3$102k+$32k5.9/10112
Arkansas#4$101k+$31k6.1/10201
Wisconsinborders$79k+$9k6.4/10581
Indianaborders$74k+$4k6.0/10399
Ohioborders$68k−$2k6.2/101558

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

Michigan Jobs

265+ counselor positions in Michigan

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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New positions added daily

Counselor Jobs in Michigan: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Michigan offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in michigan. With 265+ open positions and salaries ranging from $29K to $106K, 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 7.5/10, 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 UnitedHealth Group, Catholic Charities West Michigan, Cherry Health, Midwest Behavioral Clinic, 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, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 $105K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 78,439+ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Michigan?

Listed counselors in Michigan on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $29K to $106K per year, with a median near $55K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

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 UnitedHealth Group, Catholic Charities West Michigan, Cherry Health, Midwest Behavioral Clinic, 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 265+ counselors positions in Michigan listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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