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Henry Ford Health
Brighton, Michigan

Therapist-Master Level

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$22.25-$26.13/hr

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Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Job Title

  • Master Level Therapist - Brighton Center For Recovery
  • Learn More about BCR
  • Schedule: Contingent - 24hr/wk position, day shift 8hr/day.
  • Rotating weekends and holidays

Compensation: 22.25-26.13/hr

About the Department

Make a difference through specialized behavioral health services that support individuals and families across every stage of care. Our behavioral health teams provide compassionate, recovery-focused treatment in collaborative environments designed to promote wellness, resilience, and long-term success.

Role Overview

You will provide counseling services in various hospital programs, including Detox, Rehab, PHP, and other specialized programs. Your role is crucial in assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and facilitating group and individual therapy sessions to support patients on their journey to recovery.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Develop treatment and aftercare plans based on patient assessments and bio-psycho-social histories.
  • Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions to explore problems and elicit solutions.
  • Coordinate services for client care, including referrals and aftercare planning.
  • Conduct didactic sessions and provide resources for patients regarding chemical dependency and recovery.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports in compliance with policies and procedures.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for learning and development in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our compassionate and dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
  • State of Michigan license in respective discipline.
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC).
  • Basic Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 days of hire.
  • Experience in chemical dependency treatment setting - preffered

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of work experience in chemical dependency counseling.

Job Type: Contingent

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide counseling services across various hospital programs, including detox and rehab, to support patient recovery. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and facilitating both group and individual therapy sessions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningGroup TherapyPatient AssessmentBio-psycho-social HistoryCrisis InterventionRecovery SupportClinical Reporting

Counselor Career Context

Henry Ford Health ranks #12 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 13% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$46k–$54kMental Health Therapy median $63k (middle half $51k–$79k)250 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$52k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan229 active7,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 13% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Counselor listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 29% offer loan repayment313 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,511 in the last 30 days1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Henry Ford Health#12 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,910 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Opportunities for learning and development
Supportive environment

Living in Brighton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k
Typical market rent
$2,179/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.