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Ann Arbor, Michigan

Independent Licensed Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$69K - $104K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Perspectives Counseling Centers, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters – providing care.

Primary Responsibilities

Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders

Provide treatment for mental health conditions using various approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods

Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Form excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers

We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:

Competitive hourly pay & uncapped productivity incentives

Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it

Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources

Professional development with continuing education (CE) reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
  • Clear, active and unrestricted license ([LMSW, LPC, LMFT]) in the state of MI

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional experience post master’s degree providing behavioral health services
  • Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals and families
  • Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with equal effectiveness

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.

Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings.

Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Pay Range: $69,100 - $103,800 annual total cash target pay

Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full time employment and generally follows the range above, includes earnings from hourly pay (25/hr) and incentive pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives."

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

Screen and assess patients for mental health and substance abuse disorders using evidence-based methods. Maintain accurate electronic medical records and coordinate care with external providers to ensure patient well-being.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and an active, unrestricted license (LMSW, LPC, or LMFT) in Michigan. Preference is given to candidates with 2+ years of post-master's experience treating individuals, families, and children.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Independent Licensed Therapist at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 1,737 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$69k–$104kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$88k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan227 active7,475 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 24% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan counselor listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 29% offer loan repayment293 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index1,737 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life 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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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k Matching
PTO
CME Reimbursement
Productivity Incentives

Living in Ann Arbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$471k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,026/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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.

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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