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Arbor Circle
Brooks Township, Michigan

Therapist - Outpatient

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57k-$87k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Position Details

Provide quality, person-centered treatment that facilitates recovery and wellness with people experiencing substance use and/or mental health concerns.

Therapists will perform screening and assessments using evidence-based tools and provide individual and group therapy that helps people reach their identified goals related to improved well-being.

Employees are supported in this work through comprehensive benefits, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, an engaging work culture, training, as well as career advancement opportunities.

Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.

Position Requirements

  • Master's Degree in social work or related field
  • State License (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC, etc.) required
  • Experience with adults in the SUD field
  • Valid driver's License, Auto Insurance, and a clean driving record
  • Experience and knowledge of Newaygo County resources is a plus!

We understand that candidates may have unique experiences and skills that aren't always reflected in a job description. If you feel you could contribute to our team, please apply.

Learn More About Arbor Circle

  • Market-driven and equitable salary practices
  • Robust health insurance options
  • 401k match

Well-being Focused

1. 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)

2. 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire, plus separate paid sick time

3. Supportive and fulfilling culture

  • Equity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groups

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide quality, person-centered treatment to individuals experiencing substance use or mental health concerns. Conduct screenings, assessments, and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions to help clients achieve wellness goals.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field and a valid state license such as LMSW, LLMSW, or LPC. Candidates must have experience working with adults in the substance use disorder field and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance use treatmentMental health counselingIndividual therapyClinical documentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k 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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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
21%
Sign-on bonus
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Arbor Circle

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, MI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

11 paid holidays
3 weeks vacation
Paid sick time
401k match
Health insurance
Flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities