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Arbor Circle
Roosevelt Park, Michigan

Therapist - Substance Use

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$38.22/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Details

Provide person-centered treatment that supports recovery and wellness for individuals experiencing substance use and/or mental health concerns. Responsibilities include conducting screenings and assessments with evidence-based tools and providing individual, family, and group therapy to help clients achieve their identified goals. Services are delivered both in-office and in the community.

At Arbor Circle, we support our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, high-quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant and supportive work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and clear career growth paths. We value empathy, curiosity, and a commitment to equity—qualities essential for thriving and advancing within our organization.

Position Requirements

  • Master's Degree in social work or related field
  • State License (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC, etc.) required
  • Bilingual / Spanish preferred
  • Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance, and a clean driving record

**Part-time or unit-based pay available

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

Well-being Focused

1. 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)

2. 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire plus separate paid sick time

3. 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 person-centered treatment and support for individuals dealing with substance use and mental health concerns. Conduct screenings and assessments while delivering individual, family, and group therapy sessions in-office and in the community.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field and a valid state license such as LMSW, LLMSW, or LPC. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Substance use counselingMental health assessmentIndividual therapyFamily therapyCrisis interventionClinical documentationTreatment planning

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% 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 $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 Distribution27 jobs · 21 employers

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<$75k
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$75k-95k
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$95k-115k
7
$115k-135k
1
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
21%
Sign-on bonus
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$125k-$140k
#2

Mental Health Therapist

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$131k
#3

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

$92k-$125k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Roosevelt Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$253k
Median resident rent
$1,114/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Arbor Circle

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, MI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

11 paid holidays
3 weeks vacation
Paid sick time
401k match
Health insurance
Flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities