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Sturgis, Michigan

School Based Therapist- Sturgis Michigan

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$67k

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Job Description

Therapist

Organizational Summary

The Corner Health Center is Michigan's first, largest and most comprehensive adolescent and young adult health center. The Corner provides high quality, judgment-free, affordable health and wellness care and education to youth and young adults ages 12 through 25 (and their children).

We are proud to have over 45 years of experience providing integrated primary care and behavioral health, along with a host of specialties including gender affirming and LGBTQ care, allergy/immunology, adolescent health, gynecology, and care to individuals with complex needs.

Our unique care model ensures no young person is ever turned away for inability to pay for their care.

Job Summary

The Corner Health Center seeks a Therapist. The person in this role will be responsible for providing confidential mental health counseling services to participants of The Corner Health Center (TCHC) programs. This is a non-exempt, full-time position with a competitive salary. This person will report directly to the Behavioral Health Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides individual therapy to youth, young adults, and their families, with the expectation of conducting 12 or more sessions per week.
  • Conducts psycho-social evaluations, develops treatments plans, graduations plans, and safety plans as needed.
  • Under supervision from the Behavioral Health Manager, coordinate and provide mental health services inside of a school setting. Attends supervision, in accordance with state licensure and program requirements (e. g. weekly for LLMSW).
  • Contributes to the overall health and well-being of the organization and clients by referring client to other Corner Health Services as appropriate.
  • Maintains consistent and thorough documentation, completing charts within 48 hours of scheduled appointment times, and facilitates timely and accurate billing.
  • Functions as a vital member of the Social Work team.
  • Limited supervisory responsibilities.
  • Participates in clinic meetings relevant to job duties.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • State license (Michigan) LMSW or LLMSW
  • 2 to 5 years clinical experience working with adolescents and young adults, preferably diverse and underserved populations
  • Minimum 1 year experience working with families
  • Trauma-informed practice, with experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, and at least one other evidence-based practice
  • Strong computer skills, including experience working with an Electronic Health Record
  • Commitment to the agency’s mission and DEI initiatives.
  • Provide services in accordance with the MDHHS CAHC Minimum Program Requirements and grant guidelines

Preferred Skills

  • Experience/service in a community health/ medical setting
  • Knowledge of minor consent laws and billing experience

Location & Salary

Sturgis, MI

Salary Range $52,000 - $67,000 Depending on Experience and License

COVID-19/influenza considerations: All patients and staff are required to wear masks.

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid and the flu yearly.

The Corner Health Center is an equal opportunity employer prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides confidential mental health counseling services to youth and young adults, including conducting individual therapy sessions and psycho-social evaluations. They are also responsible for coordinating mental health services within a school setting and maintaining thorough clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningSafety planningCrisis intervention

Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #13 of 16 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$67kMental Health Therapy median $66k (middle half $65k–$83k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment254 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−12.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Confidential Employer#13 of 16 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.

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Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 21 employers
15
<$80k
8
$80k-100k
1
$101k
5
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
26%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 177 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Nonprofit employer (potential PSLF eligibility)

Living in Sturgis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$826/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 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.