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Hope Network
Flint, Michigan

Clinical - Residential Therapist / Residential and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services/ New Hope/Full time/Flint MI

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$28/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Clinical - Residential Therapist (Licensed or Limited Licensed ) / New Hope/Full time/Flint

Make a real impact—help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of.

The Clinical - Residential Therapist is a key associate at Hope Network who provides direct clinical services at three residential behavioral health homes (all within 5 minutes of each other with a maximum of 8 clients in each home) and outpatient clinical (two days hybrid) settings. In this role, the therapist works collaboratively with individuals, families, and groups to assess, address, and treat persistent mental health disorders while promoting recovery, resilience, independence, and optimal functioning.

The Clinical Therapist delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each individual served.

Services may include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, psychosocial support, treatment planning, behavioral health assessments, and coordination of care with interdisciplinary team members.

Within the residential setting, the therapist supports individuals in developing the skills necessary to successfully manage symptoms, improve daily functioning, and achieve personal recovery goals.

In the outpatient setting, the therapist provides ongoing counseling and support to assist individuals and families in managing mental health challenges and maintaining stability within their communities.

The Clinical Therapist is trained in and utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities to address a broad range of behavioral health concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, addiction, psychosis, suicidal ideation, anger management, emotional dysregulation, stress management, self-esteem issues, challenges associated with aging, family and parenting concerns, marital difficulties, interpersonal relationship problems including adults dealing with childhood trauma / abuse.

What You’ll Do,,,

  • Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine needs and required level and frequency of medically necessary psychological services, as diagnosed.
  • Develop treatment plans, using person-centered processes by assisting persons-served in setting goals linked to addressing identified needs. Make certain consumer goals address situational stressors, family relations, interpersonal relationships, mental health issues, life span issues, psychiatric illnesses, addictions, domestic violence, or other trauma.

Conduct ongoing assessments of persons-served, and evaluate effectiveness of Treatment Plan goals and interventions, no less than every 90 days.

  • Provide individual, family and/or group therapy using therapy interventions such as: active listening, consistent eye contact, unconditional positive regard, and empathic responses
  • Facilitate, for persons-served, access to community resources and social support networks that provide support, friendship, love and hope.
  • Perform transition planning and follow-up contact with persons served.

Complete Transition/Discharge plans within 14 days of event.

  • Identify emergency crisis and make immediate clinical assessments and respond according to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques; coordinate other services, as needed
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

What We’re Looking For,,,

  • Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented
  • Strong communication and ability to build relationships / trust.
  • Adaptable, patient, and resilient
  • Person-centered mindset with respect for individual differences

What You Bring,,,

Required

  • Minimum: LLMSW, LLPC - REQUIRED
  • Experience in providing therapy in Residential Behavioral Programs.
  • Valid Michigan Driver’s License. - Required.

Preferred

  • Preferred: Fully Licensed Therapist, or Fully Licensed Master Social Worker who is able to provide all necessary therapy services without a clinical supervisor (LPC, LMSW)

Top Benefits,,,

  • $25.00 - $28.00 (depending on experience and license)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision begins on day one
  • Career pathing and growth opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Paid Training
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
  • Employee Assistance Program

Why Hope Network,,,

Not your average job. Not your average impact.

At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.

Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.

Apply today and start making a difference.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides direct clinical services in residential and outpatient settings, including assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support individuals in managing mental health disorders and achieving recovery goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of an LLMSW or LLPC license and possess experience in residential behavioral programs. A valid Michigan driver's license is also required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentBehavioral health assessmentCase managementEvidence-based interventionsClinical documentationEmpathyRelationship building

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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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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 Flint

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$70k
Typical market rent
$954/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.0
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.

BEA 2024 · Flint, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hope Network

Individual and Family Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision begins on day one
Career pathing and growth opportunities
Flexible work environment
Educational reimbursement
Paid Training
Generous paid time off
Paid Holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match