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Rite of Passage
Flint, Michigan

Licensed Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67K - $72K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Therapist at The Rite Care Evening Learning Center in Flint, MI

Rite Care is an evening learning center for at-risk male and female youth, located at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center.

Students will report to the ELC afterschool to participate in evidence based groups, skill building, tutoring, mentoring, case management and other structured activities during the time of day that is the highest risk for anti-social behaviors.

Rite Care will operate as a diversion program for youth at risk of becoming involved in the Juvenile Justice System, or those who are currently involved and need additional community support.

Pay: $67k - $72k - Depending on education and experience.

Perks & Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What You Will Do

The Therapist is a member of the Rite Care Team and is responsible for leading groups and the day-to-day monitoring, contact and supervision of the youth assigned to the Program. This position reports to the Program Manager and serves as a leader among the site team and community specialist.

To be considered you should: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field~ Possess licensure in the field of mental health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or related. Limited Licenses are acceptable~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Therapist you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Key Responsibilities

The Therapist leads groups and provides day-to-day monitoring and supervision for youth assigned to the program. They serve as a leader within the site team to create a safe and supportive environment for at-risk youth.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a valid mental health license such as LCSW, LSW, or LPC. Additional requirements include being at least 21 years old, passing background checks, and possessing a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Group LeadershipMental Health CounselingYouth MentoringCrisis InterventionEvidence Based Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Rite of Passage a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% 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 $72k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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

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Living in Flint

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$70k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$954/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.0
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 · Flint, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Rite of Passage

Individual and Family Services
Minden, Nevada
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
401k match up to 6% after 1 year
Paid time off