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Rushton Recovery
South Lyon, Michigan

Licensed Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

About Us

Rushton Recovery provides Medical Detox and Residential treatment services in the heart of South Lyon, MI. With a dedicated team of medical and therapeutic professionals, we offer 24/7 support during detox, individualized treatment plans for lasting recovery, and expertise in addressing the underlying symptoms of addiction.

Our 30+ acre campus offers evidence-based treatment in a structured and spacious environment. We offer a wide variety of therapeutic, recreational, and mindfulness services to promote the healing process.

Our goal is to treat individuals, educate their families, and promote health through healing the mind, body, and spirit.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed (LMSW) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in substance abuse, providing essential support to individuals and families facing various challenges. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care through individual and group therapy sessions, as well as collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.

Contingent -including weekends, holidays

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
  • Prefer experience in addiction/substance abuse.
  • Strong skills in mental health counseling, patient care, clinical counseling, and social work practices.
  • Proficiency in facilitating group therapy and individual group counseling sessions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport with clients effectively.
  • Commitment to providing empathetic care while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • CAADC or willingness to start a development plan.

Proficiency in intake assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, utilization review, and case management.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve through your expertise in social work and mental health!

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality patient care through individual and group therapy sessions for individuals and families facing substance abuse. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Substance Abuse CounselingIndividual Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker at Rushton Recovery a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (Social Work) — ranked against 36 active Addiction Medicine (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Addiction Medicine — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Addiction Medicine (Social Work) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 36 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in South Lyon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$1,610/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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