Therapist-Master Level
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $46k–$54k | Mental Health Therapy median $63k (middle half $51k–$79k)250 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan | 229 active | 7,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 13% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Counselor listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 29% offer loan repayment313 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,511 in the last 30 days | 1,528 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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