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Arbor Circle
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Therapist - Early Childhood

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$80k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Position Details

Provide quality mental health treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team that facilitates healthy development of young children (ages 0-5). Services are family-centered, delivered primarily in the home/community to support the work. Position includes assessment, individual and family therapy.

Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma-informed care, hope, and evidence-based research.

An openness to embrace and explore bias, equity, successes, and challenges from a place if understanding and curiosity is needed to succeed and develop in the position/organization.

We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth. Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.

Position Requirements

  • Masters Degree in social work or related field
  • State License (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC etc.) required
  • Bilingual/Spanish preferred
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and Clean driving record
  • Prior experience working with children and families
  • Possess or be eligible for and willing to actively work towards IHM Endorsement

We understand that candidates may have unique experiences and skills that aren't always reflected in a job description. If you feel you could contribute to our team, please apply.

Learn More About Arbor Circle

  • Market driven and equitable salary practices
  • Robust health insurance options
  • 401k match

Well-being Focused

  • 1. 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)
  • 2. 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire plus separate paid sick time
  • 3. Supportive and fulfilling culture
  • Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide quality mental health treatment and therapy to children ages 0-5 and their families within home and community settings. Facilitate healthy development through an interdisciplinary team approach rooted in trauma-informed care.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or a related field and a valid state license such as LMSW, LLMSW, or LPC. Candidates must have experience working with children and families and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Early childhood developmentIndividual therapyCase managementClinical documentation

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$80kMental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan228 active7,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 38% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan counselor listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 30% offer loan repayment302 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,422 in the last 30 days1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Robust health insurance options
401k match
11 paid holidays (including floating holidays)
3 weeks' vacation upon hire
Separate paid sick time
Ongoing training opportunities
Career growth avenues
Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo≈ 37% 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.