26-10434 Mental Health Therapist - ITRS/Substance Use Outpatient - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $68K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period.

Under the supervision of a Coordinator or Supervisor in the Integrated Treatment and Recovery Services, Outpatient clinic (ITRS-OP).

Serves as a Master's level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect behavioral health services within a specific Substance Use Services program primarily for adults and can serve adolescents with substance use disorders and, if applicable another Co-Occurring condition.

Assesses functional and dysfunctional behavior, with ASAM assessment, conducts therapy, recommend referrals to various programs, program components and other services in the community. Consults with services providers. Promotes and markets education programs. Responsible for extensive case documentation.

Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or related field is required or must be obtained within 60 days of application.

Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire.

One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with a person who has a substance use disorder required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons who have a substance use disorder required.

Must be a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) or must become certified within a maximum of 3 years from date of hire or change in regulation. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirement: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons.

CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Salary/Hours: $60,604 -$68,790 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $79,538. 40 hours per week. Schedule to be determined.

Location

Substance Use Services, Lansing, Michigan. May have office hours in St. Johns based on program need.

Key Responsibilities

This Master's level clinician performs direct and indirect behavioral health services primarily for adults with substance use disorders, including conducting functional assessments using ASAM criteria and providing therapy. Responsibilities also include recommending referrals, consulting with providers, promoting educational programs, and maintaining extensive case documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field or obtain it within 60 days, along with the required State of Michigan credential or application thereof within 60 days of hire. A minimum of one year of professional/paraprofessional experience or a graduate practicum/internship working with substance use disorders is mandatory, and CAADC certification must be obtained within three years.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Co-Occurring ConditionsReferral CoordinationConsultationProgram Marketing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 26-10434 Mental Health Therapist - ITRS/Substance Use Outpatient - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus! at Community Mental Health Authority a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 46% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k 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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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings for work-life

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Living in Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,222/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.