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Henry Ford Health
Livonia, Michigan

Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25.52-$38.28/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
  • Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor (children/adolescents ages 6+)
  • Learn More about Eastwood Behavioral Health

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 essential behavioral health counseling services, supporting patients, families, physicians, and community providers. Your role is critical in ensuring active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to discharge, fostering recovery and wellness for those we serve.

Compensation: 25.52-38.28/hr depending on experience (53k-79,600k)

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

  • Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
  • Administer individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
  • Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
  • Provide patients with information on community resources and therapeutic activities.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to ensure comprehensive care.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming lives through exceptional care.

Required Qualifications

Looking for a fully licensed clinician, experience and interest specifically with children/adolescents ages 6+.

Certification in SUD (CAADC) a bonus

Master's Degree with at least 3 years of experience in counseling, social work, or psychology.

One or more of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Qualifications

BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct patient assessments, establish treatment goals, and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions. They are responsible for maintaining confidential records and collaborating with families and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentIndividual therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationCrisis interventionChild and adolescent therapyCommunity resource coordination

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Behavioral Health jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Michigan9 active372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 24% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Counselor listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 31% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Oct 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+9.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 14 employers
6
<$75k
5
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k
12
$105k-120k
9
$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
59%
CME allowance
28%
PSLF eligible
16%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

$115k-$120k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Continuous learning and development opportunities

Living in Livonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$307k
Typical market rent
$1,699/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.