Clinical Therapist

Salary: $50,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience, licensure, and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time

Health Management Systems of America (HMSA) seeks a compassionate, skilled Clinical Therapist to join our Outpatient Clinic team.

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful behavioral-health services to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders while working collaboratively with an experienced clinical team and community partners.

The Clinical Therapist maintains responsibility for the ongoing treatment of adults and/or children experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance-use concerns. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide counseling services, coordinate care, and help clients navigate their path toward stability and improved well-being.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual counseling services to clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance-use concerns.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate diagnoses within your scope of practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other appropriate individuals.
• Complete progress notes, treatment-plan updates, transition plans, discharge plans, and other required clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Effectively manage an assigned caseload while meeting contractual and service requirements.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate care and facilitate appropriate internal and external referrals.
• Coordinate services with community providers, courts, social-service agencies, and other community partners.
• Participate in peer consultation, staff meetings, continuing education, and clinical supervision, as applicable.
• Provide consultation and educational services to individuals and community groups as requested.
• Participate in program development and other responsibilities assigned by management.
• What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral or mental-health field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of two years of experience in the field.
• Current State of Michigan LLMSW or LLPC license.
• Motivational Interviewing (MI) training.
• Experience utilizing trauma-informed care approaches.
• Experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• MCBAP CADC/CAADC certification or Development Plan.

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Michigan LMSW or LPC license.
• Three years of experience working with the substance-use-disorder population.
• Two years of experience working with the criminal-justice system.
• MCBAP CADC/CAADC certification.
• Experience working with children.

Benefits & Professional Growth

• At HMSA, we recognize that supporting our clinicians is essential to supporting the people we serve. Benefits include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• $55,000 employer-provided life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Up to $1,400 annually in professional-development funds for eligible full-time employees toward pre-approved professional licenses, certifications, education, seminars, and training related to their position.
• Paid vacation and sick/personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness benefits.

Why HMSA?

HMSA provides behavioral-health services with an emphasis on high-quality, creative, and cost-effective care.

As a Clinical Therapist with HMSA, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical services, support individuals with complex behavioral-health needs, collaborate with community partners, and continue developing professionally within your field.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a collaborative behavioral-health team, we encourage you to apply.

HMSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.