Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$48k-$56k
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
The Family Therapist conducts counseling sessions within a family's home, assessing and addressing family dynamics, communication issues, and challenges by working directly with all family members in their environment.
In addition, you will be conducting comprehensive evaluations, including individual needs, relationships, and environmental factors. Providing counseling sessions, teaching coping mechanisms, parenting skills, conflict resolution strategies, and other necessary skills to strengthen family relationships.
Services are provided two to four hours per week as needed. Clients are located in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.
Highfields offers a flexible schedule and the ability to complete documentation remotely. Staff meetings are held in-office.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or directly related field (will consider if bachelor's degree is obtained and are in process of completing master's degree).
- State licensure commensurate with required degree (consideration given if currently in process of obtaining or ability to obtain).
- One year or more experience in providing counseling services to children and families.
- Valid driver's license.
Benefits
- 4 weeks paid time off (accrual starts on first day)
- 11 paid holidays in addition to a paid birthday and paid floating holiday
- Paid mileage
- License supervision
- Paid licensing practice exam, seminar, and final exam
- Paid training opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (after 30 days)
- Short-term disability
- 401(k)
- Student Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
- Work-Life balance
Key Responsibilities
The Family Therapist conducts in-home counseling sessions to assess family dynamics and address communication issues. They also provide training in coping mechanisms, parenting skills, and conflict resolution to strengthen family relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling or social work and possess relevant state licensure. At least one year of experience working with children and families and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Therapist at Highfields a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform.
Counselor Career Context
Highfields ranks #11 of 11 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Counselor Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution21 jobs · 15 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon
Outpatient Therapist (Licensed Psychologist or LICSW)
$125k-$140kRemote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service
$124k