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Hastings, Michigan

Adult Outpatient Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$77k

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Job Description

Looking for meaningful work with real work-life balance? Join a team that values your well-being with a four-day workweek, student loan repayment assistance, and competitive starting pay up to $76,554, based on experience.

We’re seeking licensed behavioral health clinicians with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology, or a related field, Michigan licensure (LMSW/LLMSW, LLP/TLLP, or LPC/LLPC), and at least two years of experience providing direct behavioral health services.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while making a real impact. Amazing benefit package that includes student loan repayment assistance. Check us out at barrycountyrecovery.com. Email jobs@bccmha.org [jobs@bccmha.org] or contact us at 500 Barfield Drive, Hastings, MI 49058. EEO Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Adult Outpatient Therapist will provide direct behavioral health services to clients in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for delivering clinical care and support to improve the well-being of the adult population served.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. A valid Michigan licensure (LMSW/LLMSW, LLP/TLLP, or LPC/LLPC) and at least two years of direct behavioral health experience are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCase managementCrisis interventionMental health assessmentTreatment planning

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #12 of 15 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$54k–$77kMental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan218 active7,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 32% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMichigan Counselor listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 32% offer loan repayment298 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Confidential Employer#12 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life 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

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 16 employers
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<$75k
6
$75k-95k
8
$95k-115k
13
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
34%
CME allowance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,907 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Student loan repayment assistance
Comprehensive benefits package

Living in Hastings

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$745/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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