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Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Detroit, MI 48219Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesPOSITION SUMMARY This is a professional position providing a wide range of services within the scope of the field of training.

Persons in this position are responsible for providing outpatient therapy, counseling, and support services to adults experiencing severe and persistent symptoms of mental illness (SPMI) and mild to moderate mental illness.

This often includes the coordination of services with families, natural supports, members of the community, psychiatrists, other team members, primary care physicians, and social service and collateral service agencies to work toward treatment goals.

Assessments, testing, individual therapy, person centered planning, support services, and other evaluations may be performed based on individual need. Employees in this position function with a great deal of professional independence under the general direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager AOP Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts in person comprehensive assessments and evaluations Formulates and coordinates Person Centered Planning (PCP) meetings and the development of a person-centered treatment plan Provides direct services based upon the individual’s assessed needs to help them progress toward their person-centered goals Provides interventions based upon individual needs such as individual, family, group, and activity therapy and referrals when applicable Responsible for direct service productivity and documentation standards per program expectations Collaborate with other clinical staff in planning and conducting treatment and activities Participate in case conferences and staff meetings May schedule psychiatric evaluations and medication reviews, as needed Acts as a liaison between the individual/family and their natural supports or providers of services in the community Assist the family to access and utilize appropriate community resources (community inclusion).

Act as liaison with the community and with other agencies in working toward therapeutic goals Prepare reports for other agencies, courts, schools, etc. Responsible for direct service productivity and documentation standards per program expectations Maintain timely and accurate client records to ensure they meet DWIHN, CARF, and agency standards Must meet agency productivity and performance standards Must adhere to all requirements/standards of the Behavioral Health Telehealth Agreement Adhere to MiSide policies and procedures Adhere to MiSide code of ethics, and comply with local, state and federal laws Participate in in-service planning and programming Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned Knowledge of the theoretical principles and practices relevant to the clinical components of the program and ho to app with client population.

Must have a basic understanding of behavioral principles and learning theory Ability to establish effective clinical and collaborative relationships with a wide range of people Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with employees, managers and the general public Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and professionalism toward internal and external customers Ability to work independently and assume self-direction Demonstrated ability to manage time, organize and prioritize work assignments Ability to input data, organize and manage confidential documents and records Ability to maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity to differing backgrounds Proficient in the use of all MS Office applications, Office 365 and familiarity with other web-based solutions Flexibility, time management, and critical thinking skills Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology from an accredited school. Minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical services to individuals with severe mental illness, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and personality disorders. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance, if applicable Salary commensurate with education, experience and licensure.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides outpatient counseling and support services to adults with mental illness, including conducting assessments and developing person-centered treatment plans. They also coordinate care with families, community agencies, and medical professionals to ensure effective treatment outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution. A minimum of one year of clinical experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or co-occurring disorders is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Crisis interventionCase managementClinical assessmentTreatment planningMental health supportCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient at MISIDE 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 7,933 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
31% this job
PSLF eligible
28% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,933 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$80k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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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Individual and Family Services
Detroit, Michigan
201-500 employees