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Kent County CMH Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan

ICM Outpatient Therapist (26-123)

CounselorNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.49-$36.44/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Position: ICM Outpatient Therapist

Req.#: 26-123

FTE: Full-time, non-exempt

Unit: UAW

Department/Location: Case Management

Compensation: $27.49 - $36.44 The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).

Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

We are seeking an ICM Outpatient Therapist. Network180’s outpatient Integrated Case Management is a Patient-Centered Health Home that is based on the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines for the Patient-Centered Medical Home.

This multidisciplinary team-based model includes: a psychiatrist, registered nurse, medical assistant, case managers, outpatient therapists and peer support. The team serves consumers with serious mental illness and substance use disorders with an emphasis on evidence-based therapeutic treatments.

This position is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are no weekends, on call, or holiday requirements for this position. This assignment is in person at 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Licensed in the State of Michigan in one of the following OR be eligible to obtain the limited license within one (1) month of hire:
  • Limited license master social worker (LLMSW), limited license professional counselor (LLPC), limited license counselor (LLC); OR
  • Full license as master social worker (LMSW), professional counselor (LPC), psychologist (LP), marriage and family therapy (LMFT).
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CAADC certification through MCBAP or be able to obtain a development plan for the credential
  • Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy preferred
  • Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 [616%20336-3909] or jobs@network180.org [jobs@network180.org].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The outpatient therapist provides evidence-based therapeutic treatments to consumers with serious mental illness and substance use disorders within a multidisciplinary team. They work in a patient-centered medical home model to coordinate care and support recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess or be eligible for a Michigan license. A valid driver's license and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment are also required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health counselingCrisis interventionPatient-centered careMultidisciplinary team collaborationClinical documentationAssessmentTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ICM Outpatient Therapist (26-123) at Kent County CMH Authority a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 38% have no call, 64% 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 $69k 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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  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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

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About Kent County CMH Authority

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
13 paid holidays
Generous PTO
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Professional license reimbursement