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Wolverine Human Services
Vassar, Michigan

Residential Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $75K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: VASSAR, MI 48768Education Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: Day· Uphold all HR and licensing compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards for the organization. o Function as a mandated reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law.

  • Coordinate with Staff Development Team to ensure training and development requirements are met via Paycor.
  • Participate in all required meetings.
  • Execute and audit the provision of appropriate therapeutic treatment and clinical case management in alignment with optimal clinical practices, institutional policies, state licensing regulations, and accreditation standards. o Conduct and assess personalized Cognitive Behavioral Theory-oriented therapy for assigned clients, tailored to their unique needs in individual, group, and family settings. o Ensure a thorough understanding of all client treatment plans and consistently adhere to their implementation. o Ensure a thorough understanding of all client safety plans and consistently adhere to their implementation. o Role model the use of client-centered interventions. o Ensure all CBT and CPI criteria are maintained o Ensure all client interactions are Trauma informed o Provide flexibility and adapt schedules for optimal client therapeutic treatment and clinical services
  • Review medical waivers, incident reports, safety plans, client logs, and other pertinent internal communications pertaining to assigned clients and groups at the start of each shift.
  • Accurately complete and submit all logs, reports, documentation, and incident reports in a timely manner, ensuring they are finalized by the end of the shift with all information submitted to the appropriate supervisor at the end of the shift. o Coordinate information and communication to appropriate departments via associated systems (i. e., email, Paycor, Salesforce, SharePoint) o Maintain comprehensive client records and court-related documentation, adhering to the requirements set forth by funding entities, licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
  • Other duties, as assigned Qualifications· Master’s degree from an accredited school of Human Behavioral Sciences such as Social Work or Psychology required.
  • Current Licensure as specified within the State of Michigan’s licensing and contractual rules and expectations required
  • Physical health adequate for performance of work.
  • Show a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding how these principles contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment. Candidates should possess the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster a culture of respect and collaboration.
  • Possess a working knowledge of group dynamics in a residential setting, along with familiarity in behavior modification techniques and point-based reward systems.
  • Possess a working knowledge of family dynamics in a community setting, along with familiarity in family reintegration strategies for client transitions back to their community.
  • Demonstrates a profound depth of expertise in deploying clinical social work assessment and intervention methodologies within the context of youth-focused, therapeutic residential programs.
  • Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the social service sector, including the array of programs and services offered across various agencies. Demonstrates familiarity with family court systems and the interagency coordination required for effective service delivery. Maintains a working knowledge of state licensing requirements and their application within the context of specific program operations within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Provide personalized CBT-oriented therapy and clinical case management for clients in individual, group, and family settings. Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, maintain comprehensive client records, and implement safety and treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Human Behavioral Sciences (Social Work or Psychology) and current licensure in the State of Michigan. Candidates must have expertise in youth-focused therapeutic residential programs and knowledge of family court systems.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed CareCrisis Prevention InterventionClinical AssessmentCourt Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Therapist at WOLVERINE HUMAN SERVICES a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

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  • No nights

Living in Vassar

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$744/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Wolverine Human Services

Non-profit Organizations
Grosse Pointe Park, Mi
201-500 employees