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Rite of Passage
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$75k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Therapist at our Rite Care Program in Kent County, MI

Rite Care provides after-school intervention services designed to support at-risk youth.

Our students attend the Juvenile Success Center, where they participate in evidence-based groups, skill-building sessions, tutoring, mentoring, case management, and other structured activities during the critical hours most associated with high-risk behaviors.

Our program serves youth currently involved in the Juvenile Justice System who need additional community support to build positive life skills and pathways to success.

Compensation: $67,500/yr (LLMSW) $75,000/yr (LMSW)

Perks & Benefits

There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!

  • Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)
  • Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
  • Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
  • Be sure to check out all the benefits ROP has to offer here:

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What You Will Do

The Therapist provides direct clinical services under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and reports to the Program Manager. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services to clients in accordance with state and Medicaid guidelines. The therapist will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, maintain timely and accurate documentation, and ensure continuity of care within program standards.

The Licensed Therapist receives clinical supervision and guidance from the Clinical Supervisor to support professional growth, clinical compliance, and quality assurance. Collaboration with the Program Manager and other team members is essential to maintain effective coordination of services and meet program goals.

This position may include both telehealth and in-person sessions, depending on client and program needs.

To Be Considered You Should

  • Have a master’s degree in related field
  • Be licensed as a LMSW (or LPC), or LLMSW in Michigan
  • Have at least 2 years’ experience working with at-risk youth
  • Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP Driver. Must possess a current state driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record for the past 3 years
  • Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical and TB test

Schedule: 1pm-9pm Monday- Friday

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Therapist you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides direct clinical services, including assessments and individualized treatment plans, to at-risk youth within the Juvenile Justice System. They collaborate with the clinical supervisor and program manager to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in a related field and possess a valid Michigan license as an LMSW, LPC, or LLMSW. Additionally, applicants need at least two years of experience working with at-risk youth and must meet the requirements to be an eligible company driver.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionAssessmentYouth counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at Rite of Passage a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 18% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$68k–$75kMental Health Therapy median $76k (middle half $65k–$83k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan227 active7,903 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 18% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Counselor listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 29% offer loan repayment312 active listings, Oct 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,525 in the last 30 days1,705 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
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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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,870 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
100% 401k match up to 6% of salary after 1 year
Paid Time Off that accrues immediately

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
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.

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