26-1882 Part-Time Mental Health Therapist - AMHS/CCCC - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!
Listed compensation
$31.92-$41.5/hr
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- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
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Job Description
This position offers a $2,000 (1 year stay-on agreement) or 4,000 (2 year stay-on agreement) Sign On Bonus with the agency! This bonus will be provided upon completion of a probationary period.
CMHA-CEI is a Michigan Certified Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer and we encourage active military service members, veterans, and their family members to apply.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Clinton County Counseling Center, serves as a master’s level professional clinician performing a wide range of direct and indirect mental health services.
Serves as a mental health therapist, assessing adults with severe and persistent illnesses, developing treatment plans, using person centered planning principles, providing counseling/psychotherapy, as well as conducting psychoeducational and skill building groups.
Services will be provided in office, but occasional community outreach may be necessary. This position will make recommendations regarding referrals to other agencies and/or community providers when appropriate. Work hours are variable and may include evenings.
Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field is required. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required.
One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) working with persons with mental illness required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons with mental illness required.
Candidates must be able to work well with others and function independently when interacting with other programs/agencies within the community. Work hours are variable and may occasionally include early evening hours.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.
Conditional Employment Requirement: Offers for this position will be contingent upon the results a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, verification of an acceptable driving record, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA-CEI’s promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons.
CMHA-CEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Salary/Hours: $31.92 -$35.75 per hour with scheduled, annual increases that can result in an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour. 20 hours per week, Work hours are variable and may include evenings.
Location: Adult Mental Health Services/Clinton County Counseling Center, St.
Johns, Michigan.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will assess adults with severe mental illnesses and develop personalized treatment plans using person-centered principles. They will also provide psychotherapy, conduct group sessions, and perform community outreach as needed.
Requirements
A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is required along with a valid State of Michigan credential. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with individuals with mental illness and possess a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% are remote, 20% have no call, 98% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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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