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New Oakland Family Centers
Southgate, Michigan

Associate Therapist, Partial Hospital

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$24-$29/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

New Oakland Family Centers offers top-tier psychiatric care, therapeutic counseling, and educational services to individuals and families. We are committed to providing consistent, compassionate support, responding to each person's needs, and treating everyone with the highest level of respect through active engagement in our communities.

Position Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or another full-time equivalent as determined by Director or Supervisor

Reports to: Clinical Director / Associate Clinical Director / Clinical Supervisor

Compensation

Hourly Employee; $24-$29/hour. Commensurate with experience. Sign on bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Position Summary

The FACE to FACE Associate Partial Hospital Therapist is a full-time position that plays a vital role in the FACE to FACE Partial Hospital Program, delivering a range of clinical services in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities include individual therapy, admission assessments, family therapy, group therapy, and other essential therapeutic interventions.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Associate Therapist ensures high-quality care, promotes recovery, and fosters well-being through evidence-based practices in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, person-centered care by addressing clients' needs with professionalism, empathy, and creativity, while delivering high-quality therapeutic services, including assessments, intakes, individual, family, and/or group therapy, in accordance with professional standards and the agency's policies and procedures.

Follow the tiered PHP group model to support daily group facilitation, assisting and backing Group Facilitators.

Develop and complete treatment plans and clinical case notes in a timely and accurate manner using a person-centered process.

Complete discharge planning and coordinate care as required to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of services as required.

Manage crisis situations appropriately, including CPI-approved physical interventions, CPR if necessary, and pursuit of eloping clients.

  • Maintain consistent communication with clinical and administrative staff.
  • Demonstrate and maintain stable, professional, and appropriate boundaries with clients at all times.
  • Appropriately manage and resolve crisis situations all while maintaining professionalism and ensuring client safety.
  • Attend and participate in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
  • Exhibit a positive attitude toward learning and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Demonstrate ability to accept constructive feedback, implement guidance, and show a willingness to grow and improve professionally.

Meet eligibility requirements and successfully pass the Michigan licensing exam for full licensure within the required timeframe, if applicable.

  • Stay current with professional training requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support clinic operations.

Working Conditions

Employees are expected to maintain a professional appearance in alignment with the Employee Handbook and be prepared for active engagement with consumers.

This role requires extended periods of remaining in a stationary position during HIPAA-compliant telehealth and in-person sessions and requires the ability to perform physical activities such as bending and reaching. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions as needed.

The position involves prolonged active listening and verbal communication.

Proficiency in using computers, phones, and office equipment for documentation and telehealth purposes is necessary. This includes but is not limited to Office 365 and Electronic Medical Record systems.

The role may require moving within the office or traveling between locations to fulfill job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodation will be considered based on individual needs.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required.

Active current clinical licensure (LLC, LLMSW, TLLP, LLP; full licensure may also be considered) in the State of Michigan and continued satisfactory standings with the appropriate board and insurance entities required.

Must possess and maintain active professional liability insurance with coverage limits of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.

Desired Skills

  • Strong multitasking, self-motivational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively engage diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.
  • Skilled in building rapport with consumers, ensuring trust and a strong therapeutic alliance.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Crisis interventionTreatment planningClinical documentationMultidisciplinary collaborationRapport buildingProfessional boundaries

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Therapist, Partial Hospital at New Oakland Family Centers a 6.0 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

New Oakland Family Centers ranks #11 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 14% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$50k–$60kMental Health Therapy median $102k (middle half $48k–$102k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$57k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Michigan234 active7,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 14% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMichigan Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 30% offer loan repayment314 active listings, Oct 2026
New Oakland Family Centers#11 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends

Living in Southgate

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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