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Health Management Systems of America
Warren, Michigan · Hybrid

Clinical Therapist - Hybrid

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$70k

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Job Description

Salary: $50,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience, licensure, and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time

Health Management Systems of America (HMSA) seeks a compassionate, skilled Clinical Therapist to join our Outpatient Clinic team.

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful behavioral-health services to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders while working collaboratively with an experienced clinical team and community partners.

The Clinical Therapist maintains responsibility for the ongoing treatment of adults and/or children experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance-use concerns. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide counseling services, coordinate care, and help clients navigate their path toward stability and improved well-being.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide individual counseling services to clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance-use concerns.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate diagnoses within your scope of practice.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other appropriate individuals.
  • Complete progress notes, treatment-plan updates, transition plans, discharge plans, and other required clinical documentation accurately and timely.
  • Effectively manage an assigned caseload while meeting contractual and service requirements.
  • Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate care and facilitate appropriate internal and external referrals.
  • Coordinate services with community providers, courts, social-service agencies, and other community partners.
  • Participate in peer consultation, staff meetings, continuing education, and clinical supervision, as applicable.
  • Provide consultation and educational services to individuals and community groups as requested.
  • Participate in program development and other responsibilities assigned by management.
  • What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral or mental-health field from an accredited college or university.

  • Minimum of two years of experience in the field.
  • Current State of Michigan LLMSW or LLPC license.
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) training.
  • Experience utilizing trauma-informed care approaches.
  • Experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
  • MCBAP CADC/CAADC certification or Development Plan.

Preferred Qualifications

  • State of Michigan LMSW or LPC license.
  • Three years of experience working with the substance-use-disorder population.
  • Two years of experience working with the criminal-justice system.
  • MCBAP CADC/CAADC certification.
  • Experience working with children.

Benefits & Professional Growth

  • At HMSA, we recognize that supporting our clinicians is essential to supporting the people we serve. Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • $55,000 employer-provided life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Short-term disability coverage.
  • Up to $1,400 annually in professional-development funds for eligible full-time employees toward pre-approved professional licenses, certifications, education, seminars, and training related to their position.
  • Paid vacation and sick/personal time.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Wellness benefits.

Why HMSA?

HMSA provides behavioral-health services with an emphasis on high-quality, creative, and cost-effective care.

As a Clinical Therapist with HMSA, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical services, support individuals with complex behavioral-health needs, collaborate with community partners, and continue developing professionally within your field.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a collaborative behavioral-health team, we encourage you to apply.

HMSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Therapist provides individual counseling and diagnostic assessments for adults and children with mental health and substance use disorders. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and coordinating care with community partners and the clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field and possess a current Michigan LLMSW or LLPC license. A minimum of two years of experience in the field and proficiency in trauma-informed care and CBT are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningCase managementSubstance use disorder treatmentCrisis interventionCare coordinationMental health assessment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k 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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About Health Management Systems of America

Mental Health Care
Detroit, MI
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
$55,000 employer-provided life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short-term disability coverage
Up to $1,400 annually in professional-development funds
Paid vacation and sick/personal time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness benefits