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Kent County CMH Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Hybrid

Children's Crisis Stabilization Therapist (26-143)

Crisis CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.49-$36.44/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position: Children's Crisis Stabilization Therapist

Req.#: 26-143

FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Unit: UAW

Department/Location: Access Services

Compensation: $27.49 - $36.44 The final job offer is based on several factors (internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials).

Additional compensation:$2000 full-license/master’s incentive

Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the behavioral health community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

We are seeking a Crisis Stabilization Clinician to provide therapy and crisis stabilization services to children, families, and adults.

This position is Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm with flexibility of evenings depending on client need. This is a hybrid remote/office position.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Licensed in the State of Michigan as a licensed or limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist; OR be eligible for a limited license as stated above and obtain that licensure within thirty (30) days of hire.
  • Specialized training and at least one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families (if working primarily with children/families).
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
  • Thorough working knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
  • Thorough working knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice.
  • Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, database management, and data entry skills.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and concisely in stressful situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Full Licensure in the State of Michigan as a licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Credentialed through the Michigan Certificate Board for Addiction Professionals.
  • Three years of post-graduate experience.
  • Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 [616%20336-3909] or jobs@network180.org [jobs@network180.org].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapy and crisis stabilization services to children, families, and adults in a clinical setting. Maintain accurate documentation and effectively bridge cultural barriers while working within diverse communities.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Must hold or be eligible for a Michigan professional license and possess at least one year of experience in the treatment of minors and families.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentEmotional assessmentCase managementConflict resolutionMulticultural competenceClinical documentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$57k–$76kMental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan223 active7,884 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 52% remote · 28% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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.

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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Kent County CMH Authority

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Four health insurance plans
100% employer paid dental and vision
13 paid holidays
Generous PTO
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Professional License reimbursement
Defined contribution retirement plan