Therapist
Listed compensation
$67K - $75K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Therapist at our Rite Care Program in Kent County, MI
Rite Care provides after-school intervention services designed to support at-risk youth.
Our students attend the Juvenile Success Center, where they participate in evidence-based groups, skill-building sessions, tutoring, mentoring, case management, and other structured activities during the critical hours most associated with high-risk behaviors.
Our program serves youth currently involved in the Juvenile Justice System who need additional community support to build positive life skills and pathways to success.
Compensation: $67,000/yr (LLMSW) $75,000/yr (LMSW)
Perks & Benefits
There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!
- Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)
- Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
- Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
- Be sure to check out all the benefits ROP has to offer here:
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What You Will Do
The Therapist provides direct clinical services under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and reports to the Program Manager. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services to clients in accordance with state and Medicaid guidelines. The therapist will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, maintain timely and accurate documentation, and ensure continuity of care within program standards.
The Licensed Therapist receives clinical supervision and guidance from the Clinical Supervisor to support professional growth, clinical compliance, and quality assurance. Collaboration with the Program Manager and other team members is essential to maintain effective coordination of services and meet program goals.
This position may include both telehealth and in-person sessions, depending on client and program needs.
To Be Considered You Should
- Have a master’s degree in related field
- Be licensed as a LMSW (or LPC), or LLMSW in Michigan
- Have at least 2 years’ experience working with at-risk youth
- Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP Driver. Must possess a current state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record for the past 3 years
- Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical and TB test
Schedule: 1pm-9pm Monday- Friday
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Therapist you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Key Responsibilities
The Therapist provides direct clinical services, delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services to clients according to state and Medicaid guidelines. This role involves conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a master’s degree in a related field and be licensed as an LMSW or LLMSW in Michigan, along with at least two years of experience working with at-risk youth. Applicants must also meet requirements to be an eligible ROP Driver and pass background checks, drug screening, physical, and TB tests.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at Rite of Passage a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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