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6.6/10 work-life score · Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,658 active roles in this specialty
Crisis Therapist - 063015
About the Role
Crisis Therapist role with Wayne County, Michigan. Provides immediate crisis intervention and assessments within a facility setting.
Join Wayne County as a Crisis Therapist in United States.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Wayne County as a Crisis Therapist.
Key Responsibilities
The Crisis Therapist is responsible for managing immediate crisis needs, conducting psychiatric screenings, and developing safety plans for youth within the facility. The role focuses on de-escalation, incident prevention, and providing timely intervention services rather than maintaining a long-term caseload.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, along with a valid Michigan clinical license. At least two years of experience in therapeutic intervention with youth is required, with preference given to those with a background in juvenile detention.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Crisis Therapist - 063015 at Wayne County a 6.6 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 7,658 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Michigan's cost-of-living index is 91.0 (US average = 100) — Michigan ranks #6 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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