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Arbor Circle
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Therapist - Grandville Elementary School

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$80k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Position Details

Provide quality mental health treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team that facilitates healthy development of children/youth and increased family stability. Services are family-centered, delivered primarily in an identified school within Grand Rapids and in the home/community to support the work. Position includes assessments, individual & family therapy, and crisis response.

We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth. 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 / LLP, etc.) required
  • Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and clean driving record
  • Prior experience working with children and families preferred
  • Knowledge of school systems/supports in Kent County preferred

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

Focus on Well-being

  • 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)
  • 3 weeks’ paid vacation upon hire plus separate paid sick time
  • 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 mental health treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team to support children, youth, and family stability. Services include conducting assessments, delivering individual and family therapy, and providing crisis response in school and community settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or a related field and possess a valid state license such as LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, or LLP. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required, and prior experience working with children and families is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Family-centered therapyIndividual therapyAssessmentCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationEquity advocacy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% 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 $68k 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 Distribution25 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Gotham Enterprises · Davie, Florida

$115k-$120k
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Gotham Enterprises · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$115k-$120k
#3

Float Therapist (Remote)

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#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW/LPCC/LMFT

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
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.

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

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About Arbor Circle

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, MI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust benefits package
Quality supervision
Flexible scheduling
Vibrant work culture
Ongoing training opportunities
Career growth
11 paid holidays
3 weeks paid vacation