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Kent County CMH Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist (25-171)

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.49-$36.44/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position: ACT Therapist

Req.#: 25-171

FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW

Department: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Compensation: $27.49-$36.44. The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).

Additional Compensation: 10% premium, $100 When scheduled On-Call for a 24hr period $2000 full-license/master’s incentive.

Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

We are seeking an ACT therapist to be responsible for Person-Centered Planning to develop an Individual Plan of Service. Provide on-going linking, coordinating, and monitoring of services within the standards of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) evidence-based model. Provide evidence based, trauma and recovery focused therapy to clients of Network180’s ACT team.

This is a full-time position, primarily Monday – Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends may be required, with rotating on call shifts. The employee will work in-person at our ACT Department location: 1131 Ionia Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The person in this role will also travel within the community on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist, Counseling or Counseling Psychology
  • Certification or Licensure in the State of Michigan as a licensed or limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist OR able to obtain a limited license within three (3) months of hire
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use including transporting of individuals served
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities

Preferred Qualfications

  • Fully licensed LMSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred
  • One-year full-time experience working with persons with mental illness preferred
  • CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to obtain a development plan for the credential preferred
  • Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy preferred
  • Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued

Job interviews are being conducted in person.. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 [616%20336-3909] or jobs@network180.org [jobs@network180.org].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The ACT Therapist is responsible for Person-Centered Planning to develop an Individual Plan of Service for clients. This role involves providing ongoing linking, coordinating, and monitoring of services according to the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) evidence-based model.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require a Master's degree in a relevant field like Social Work or Psychology, along with Michigan licensure or the ability to obtain limited licensure within three months of hire. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community travel.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual Plan of Service DevelopmentService LinkingService CoordinationService MonitoringTrauma-Focused TherapyAssertive Community Treatment ModelMulticultural CompetenceBridging Language BarriersBridging Cultural BarriersDriving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Therapist (25-171) at Kent County CMH Authority a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% 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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$57k–$76kMental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan222 active7,882 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Kent County CMH Authority

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

10% premium for on-call
$100 on-call stipend
$2,000 full-license incentive
Four health insurance plans
100% employer paid dental and vision
13 paid holidays
Generous PTO
Professional development

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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