26-1517 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/ART - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$31.92-$35.75/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period.
CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Assessment and Referral Team Coordinator, for the Adult Mental Health Services Program, will function as a member of the Assessment and Referral Team.
This person will serve as a Master’s level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health and co-occurring substance use services.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: psychosocial assessment of adults to determine mental health needs and level of care, provide short term counseling and case management services, connect individuals to community resources, and develop short term treatment plans using person centered planning principles.
Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures. CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required or must be obtained within60 days of application. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire.
One year experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness required. Candidate must be able to work well with others.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing required. Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use required.
Conditional Employment Requirements: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification, and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable Michigan driving record, educational background check, and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons.
CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Salary: $31.92 - $35.75 per hour, with scheduled annual increases that result in an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
Location: Adult Mental Health Services/ART, Lansing, MI
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will perform psychosocial assessments for adults to determine mental health needs and levels of care. They will also provide short-term counseling, case management, and develop treatment plans using person-centered principles.
Requirements
A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required along with an appropriate State of Michigan credential. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with persons with mental illness or equivalent graduate internship experience.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 26-1517 Mental Health Therapist AMHS/ART - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus! at Community Mental Health Authority a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,891 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $66k–$74k | Mental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan | 226 active | 7,924 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 26% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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