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Arbor Circle
Allegan, Michigan

Therapist - Substance Use

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52K - $79.5K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Details

Provide quality, person-centered treatment that facilitates recovery and wellness with people experiencing substance use and/or mental health concerns.

Therapists will conduct screenings and assessments using evidence-based tools and provide individual and group therapy to help people reach their identified goals for improved well-being.

Employees are supported in this work through comprehensive benefits, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, an engaging work culture, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.

Position Requirements

  • Master's Degree in social work or related field- CAADC or ability to obtain
  • State License (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC, etc.) required
  • Experience with adults in the SUD and Mental Health field
  • Valid driver's License, Auto Insurance, and a clean driving record
  • Experience and knowledge of Allegan County resources is a plus!

We understand that candidates may have unique experiences and skills that aren't always reflected in a job description. If you feel you could contribute to our team, please apply.

Learn More About Arbor Circle

  • Market-driven and equitable salary practices
  • Robust health insurance options
  • 401k match

Well-being Focused

1. 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)

2. 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire, plus separate paid sick time

3. Supportive and fulfilling culture

  • Equity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groups

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide person-centered treatment, including screenings and assessments, for individuals with substance use and mental health concerns. Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to help clients achieve their wellness goals.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in social work or a related field and a valid state license such as LMSW or LPC. Candidates must have experience with adults in the SUD and mental health field and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual TherapyAssessmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementCultural Competency

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% 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 ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Substance Use at Arbor Circle a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 21 employers

7
<$75k
9
$75k-95k
4
$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

Gotham Enterprises · Davie, Florida

$115k-$120k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Gotham Enterprises · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$115k-$120k
#3

Float Therapist (Remote)

$110k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW/LPCC/LMFT

$74k-$117k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Allegan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,115/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Arbor Circle

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, MI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust health insurance options
401k match
11 paid holidays (including floating holidays)
3 weeks vacation upon hire
Separate paid sick time
Supportive and fulfilling culture
Equity and inclusion-focused affinity and work groups