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Henry Ford Health
Roseville, Michigan

Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$80k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

  • Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor - Henry Ford Health (Roseville Middle School)
  • Schedule: 8am-430pm
  • Compensation: 25.52-38.28/hr depending on experience (53k-79,600k)

About the Department

Who we are! - The Henry Ford Southeast Michigan Community Health School-Based Health Centers are an initiative of Henry Ford Southeast Michigan Community Health, committed to improving the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive health care and health education for our students and to promote the healthy future of our communities by addressing the developmental, physical and emotional needs of our children.

Community Health School-Based Health Centers

Healthier children. Fewer missed school days. More young people better equipped to settle disagreements peacefully. These are some of the goals of Michigan School-Based Health Centers. By providing easier access to healthcare, we are helping to ensure the improved health, well-being and success of our youth.

Our programs nurture body, mind and spirit through traditional physical care as well as mental, emotional and spiritual support.

For many students in our service area, obtaining medical services is a challenge. We are helping to eliminate barriers to care through our School Based health centers in the Metro Detroit area. By providing access to primary and preventive health care and access to Medicaid insurance, Henry Ford is committed to uplifting and empowering our young people to live healthier lifestyles and make healthy decisions

Schedule

Full Time, Year-round position. Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm- NO weekends or major holidays.

Full benefits are associated with this position

Summary

Provides behavioral health counseling services at Roseville Middle School. The program is year-round - position continues through summer vacation.

Role Overview

You will provide essential behavioral health counseling services, supporting patients, families, physicians, and community providers. Your role is critical in ensuring active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to discharge, fostering recovery and wellness for those we serve.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
  • Administer individual and group therapy sessions.
  • Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
  • Evaluate the progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
  • Provide patients with information on community resources and therapeutic activities.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to ensure comprehensive care.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree with at least 3 years of experience in counseling, social work, or psychology.

One or more of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family, obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Qualifications

BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health counseling services to students at Roseville Middle School, including conducting assessments and facilitating individual and group therapy. Collaborate with families, physicians, and community providers to ensure comprehensive care and maintain accurate clinical records.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentIndividual therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationCrisis interventionCollaborationCommunity resource coordinationMental health support

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Behavioral Health jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in behavioral health (counseling)ranked against 364 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Michigan9 active372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 38% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Counselor listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 31% offer loan repayment304 active listings, Oct 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend+9.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (364 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 15 employers
7
<$75k
7
$75k-95k
3
$95k-115k
13
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
17%
CME allowance
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$92k-$125k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

$115k-$120k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits
No weekends or major holidays

Living in Roseville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$179k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,265/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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