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Detroit, Michigan

Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Detroit, MI 48219
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job 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 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan227 active7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 18% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan counselor listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 29% offer loan repayment293 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Miside

Individual and Family Services
Detroit, Michigan
201-500 employees

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.