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Arbor Circle
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Therapist - Child & Family Services

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$80k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Details

Provide quality mental health treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team that facilitates healthy development of children/youth and increased family stability. Services are family-centered, delivered primarily in the home/community to support the work.

Position includes assessment, individual and family therapy, and crisis response. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care, hope, and evidence-based research.

We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth. Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.

Position Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work or related field
  • State License (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC etc.) required
  • Bilingual / Spanish preferred
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and clean driving record
  • Prior experience working with children and families
  • Knowledge of school systems/supports in Kent County preferred

We understand that candidates may have unique experiences and skills that aren't always reflected in a job description. If you feel you could contribute to our team, please apply.

Learn More About Arbor Circle

  • 401k with match

Focus on Well Being

  • 1. Employee Assistance Program
  • 2. Paid sick time
  • 3. Supportive and fulfilling culture
  • Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups
  • Market driven and equitable salary practices

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide mental health treatment and family-centered services primarily in home or community settings. Conduct assessments, individual and family therapy, and crisis response as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field and a valid state license (LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, etc.). Candidates must have a valid driver's license and prior experience working with children and families.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyCase managementEquity advocacy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$80kMental Health Therapy median $80k (middle half $65k–$83k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan226 active7,845 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 22% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Counselor listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 30% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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<$70k
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$70k-90k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
26%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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LifeStance Health · Eden Prairie, Minnesota

$74k-$117k
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LifeStance Health · Lawrence, Kansas

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#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW LPC LMSW LMFT)

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Child and Adolescent Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW LMFT LPC LMSW) (copy)

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Arbor Circle

Benefits & Perks

401k with match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid sick time
Supportive and fulfilling culture
Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups
Market driven and equitable salary practices

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.