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Kent County CMH Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Navigate Family Engagement Therapist (26-23)

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.49-$36.44/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Position: Navigate Family Engagement Specialist (Therapist)

Req.#: 26-23

FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW

Department/Location: Navigate

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

$2,000 incentive for fully licensed master’s level hires.

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 a Navigate Family Engagement Specialist responsible for providing Navigate services focusing on the family/support system of the individual experiencing early on-set psychosis, adhering to the Navigate model of care, as well as other supporting modalities of care.

In conjunction with the Program Manager role, is responsible for directing and overseeing the delivery of clinical services provided by the Navigate team.

The role functions as part of a Coordinated Specialty Care team that includes a Program Manager, Individual Resiliency Therapist, Family Engagement Specialist, Supported Employment and Education Specialist, prescriber, and Peer Supports.

This position offers extensive training in the Navigate model as well as other evidence-based interventions. In addition, there is regular access to, and consultation with other Navigate sites in Michigan.

This position is scheduled full-time, 40 hours a week, primarily Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. some evenings may be required. This assignment is in-person at 1131 Ionia Ave NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 and within the community.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology, Counseling or Counseling Psychology
  • Certification or Licensure in the State of Michigan as a licensed master social worker, professional counselor, or psychologist.
  • Fully licensed MSW preferred
  • 2 years of experience providing direct services to individuals that have experienced psychosis preferred
  • Experience with the 15-30-year-old population preferred
  • MCBAP certification as a CAADC preferred
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention and treatment methodology
  • Training in and experience with providing Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy preferred
  • Ability to perform work in community settings which may not be barrier-free.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use including transporting of clients
  • Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
  • Computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office programs

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 Family Engagement Specialist provides clinical services to the families and support systems of individuals experiencing early-onset psychosis. They work within a Coordinated Specialty Care team to oversee service delivery and implement evidence-based interventions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and possess a valid Michigan license. At least two years of experience working with individuals experiencing psychosis is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosis treatmentCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Navigate Family Engagement Therapist (26-23) at Kent County CMH Authority a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,029 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 weekends
  • No nights
  • 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