Therapist - Weekends Only
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
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Job Description
Personalized Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH), a leading behavioral health provider with over 35 years of experience, is seeking a qualified and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our team!
We are looking for a part-time therapist to provide clients with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care in a structured residential setting on the weekends.
About PNLH
PNLH offers a full continuum of care at locations in Plymouth, Canton, and Madison Heights. As an innovative and effective behavioral healthcare organization, our mission is to:
- Increase client well-being
- Decrease addiction severity
- Improve the quality of clients’ mental and physical health
- Contribute positively to society
All services integrate substance use disorder, mental health, and primary care into cohesive, client-centered programs using the LIGHT Model of Care, a SAMHSA-recognized Promising Practice grounded in dignity, respect, and empowerment.
Position Summary
As a Primary Therapist, you will deliver individual and group therapy to adult clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will use the LIGHT model to guide clinical decision-making and support clients in achieving sustainable recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide weekly individual therapy for assigned clients
- Facilitate therapeutic groups weekly on PNLH-selected topics
- Use the LIGHT model in assessment, education, and counseling
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to client needs
- Monitor service utilization and coordinate care with internal and external providers
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with authorization and billing requirements
- Maintain client confidentiality and participate in case conferences
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree and licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, etc.)
- CADC, CAADC, or MCBAP Development Plan (support provided to obtain plan if not currently held)
Preferred
- Minimum two years of experience in substance use disorder counseling
- Training in trauma-informed care
- Experience treating co-occurring mental health disorders
- Familiarity with authorization processes for Michigan’s PIHP system
Compensation
- Competitive hourly rate up to $30.00, commensurate with education and experience
Saturday and/or Sunday Day Shift
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 65% are remote, 30% have no call, 85% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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