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Easterseals MORC
Southfield, Michigan

Outpatient Therapist - Adult services (Southfield)

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Our Team at Easterseals MORC – Outpatient Therapist, Adult Services based out of Southfield

Make a difference, grow your career, and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We’re Looking for Game Changers—

People who wake up excited to help others, the superheroes in their field who genuinely care about the individuals they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits

  • Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
  • Dependent care reimbursement and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care, or adoption
  • Generous 401K retirement plan
  • Paid leave options available
  • Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row
  • 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
  • Wellness Programs
  • PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer
  • Bonuses and incentives to reward dedication and hard work
  • Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate
  • Free financial planning through LoVasco Consulting Group and SoFi
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Pet Insurance

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • LLMSW / LMSW or LLPC / LPC licensed in Michigan
  • Meets qualifications as a Mental Health Professional (MHP) per Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications
  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
  • Knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use)

Essential Job Functions

  • Analyze clinical histories for diagnostic purposes and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Conduct clinical interviews and provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy
  • Maintain accurate records of treatment plans, progress, and significant case information
  • Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team to address clinical interventions and concerns
  • Administer, score, and interpret psychometric or projective tests as needed
  • Perform case management functions and liaise with community agencies, vocational personnel, and other providers
  • Conduct assessments for diagnostic purposes and review case histories to determine needs
  • Prioritize individual needs and develop treatment plans including community-based service recommendations
  • Provide short-term therapeutic counseling and crisis intervention as needed
  • Authorize medically necessary services and evaluate individual progress
  • Demonstrate trauma-informed care principles and assist individuals with trauma-related issues
  • Complete all documentation in accordance with Medicaid and Department of Community Health guidelines, and Easterseals policies
  • Provide crisis intervention coverage (phone support required 1 week per year)
  • Attend monthly team meetings to review cases and plan solutions

Easterseals MORC is proud to be recognized as one of Metro Detroit and West Michigan’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct clinical assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy to adult clients. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess a valid Michigan license (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, or LPC). Additionally, applicants must meet Mental Health Professional (MHP) qualifications and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical assessmentDiagnostic interviewingPsychometric testingInterdisciplinary collaborationMedicaid compliance

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs

401k / retirement match
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PSLF eligible
34% this job
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
28% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Southfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Easterseals MORC

Non-profit Organizations
Auburn Hills, MI
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision Insurance
Dependent Care Reimbursement
Up to 5 Days Paid FMLA
Generous 401K Retirement Plan
Paid Leave Options
Up to $125 Bonus for Taking 5 Days Off in a Row
10 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
Wellness Programs