Counselor-Behavioral Hlth Lic
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Job Description
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.
We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.
With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor - Henry Ford Health
About the Department
Make a difference through specialized behavioral health services that support individuals and families across every stage of care. Our behavioral health teams provide compassionate, recovery-focused treatment in collaborative environments designed to promote wellness, resilience, and long-term success.
Role Overview
You will provide essential behavioral health counseling services, supporting patients, families, physicians, and community providers. Your role is critical in ensuring active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to discharge, fostering recovery and wellness for those we serve.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
- Administer individual and group therapy sessions.
- Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
- Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
- Provide patients with information on community resources and therapeutic activities.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to ensure comprehensive care.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.
Qualifications
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree with at least 3 years of experience in counseling, social work, or psychology.
One or more of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Preferred Qualifications
BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Job Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct patient assessments, establish therapy goals, and facilitate individual and group therapy sessions. They will also collaborate with families, physicians, and community providers to ensure comprehensive care and maintain thorough clinical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Henry Ford Health ranks #23 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Michigan | 299 active | 13,541 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% remote · 38% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Henry Ford Health | #23 of 23 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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