Outpatient Clinical Therapist - Kalamazoo Clinic

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Cost Center
  • 311 Kalamazoo Clinic
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Shift & Status

Outpatient Clinician to join our team at the Pine Rest Kalamazoo Clinic in Michigan.

Michigan Licensure required: (LMSW, LPC, LP or LLP, LMFT) required. Limited Licenses cannot be considered for this position. Training and experience working with children or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Credentials (CAADC) preferred. Full time or Part Time position(s) available.

Evaluation and individual psychotherapy skills and Electronic Clinical Record skills required, experience running group therapy is a bonus. Manages caseload, collaborates with other treatment team members regarding patients' progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions.

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country.

Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation.

On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

  • We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.
  • Clinical Therapist
  • Kalamazoo, MI

Pine Rest is seeking a compassionate Clinical Therapist to provide assessment, counseling, and treatment services for individuals receiving behavioral health care. In this role, you'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, deliver evidence-based therapy, and help patients build the skills and support needed for recovery.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Generous Front-Loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Programs (eligible positions)
  • Career Growth and Development Opportunities

What You'll Do

  • Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop treatment plans
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches
  • Collaborate with treatment team members to coordinate patient care
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as needed
  • Assist with crisis intervention, safety planning, and community resource coordination
  • Promote a recovery-focused, person-centered treatment environment

What We're Looking For

  • Required
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
  • Current full Michigan licensure as an LMSW, LPC, LP, or equivalent clinical license
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to provide high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services
  • Preferred
  • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Credentials (CAADC)
  • Experience working with children and adolescents

Position Details

  • Salaried (Exempt) W-2 position
  • Pay based on licensure and experience
  • Flexible schedule arrangements
  • Office-based work environment
  • Comprehensive benefits package available.
  • Paid Conference Days, Professional Growth Dollars and Malpractice Insurance Covered at no cost!

About Pine Rest

Pine Rest is dedicated to providing high-quality behavioral health services and fostering a culture of compassion, integrity, and respect. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening and credentialing process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pine Rest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

Key Responsibilities

The clinical therapist will conduct behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and possess a current full Michigan licensure such as LMSW, LPC, or LP. Experience working with children or CAADC credentials are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentTreatment planningIndividual therapyInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementEvidence-based practicePerson-centered careSubstance use disorder treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Clinical Therapist - Kalamazoo Clinic at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services a 6.2 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 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Kalamazoo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,230/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.8
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 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, MI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Wellness Programs
Generous Front-Loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Programs
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
Paid Conference Days
Professional Growth Dollars