26-10445 Mental Health Therapist – ITRS/Counseling and Support Clinic - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus!

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61K - $69K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Integrated Treatment and Recovery Services Counseling and Support Clinic Coordinator or designee.

The therapist serves as a Master's level clinician providing a wide range of treatment services for underserved populations with mild to moderate behavioral health conditions, in partnership with clinicians providing vocational and case management support.

Performs psychosocial assessments, person centered treatment planning, conducts individual and group therapy, and refers to programs and services internally, and in the community. Demonstrates awareness of needs within diverse populations, with ability to adapt self and clinical approach to clinical need. Will be required to use interpreter services when appropriate.

Will assess and direct treatment options, manage case load, and prioritize population admissions. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit in such a manner that fulfills CMHA’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required or must be obtained within 60 days of application. Possession of an appropriate State of Michigan credential is required or must have applied for and be able to obtain within 60 days of hire.

One year of experience (professional or paraprofessional) in treating or working with people with behavioral disorders required or one academic year of graduate practicum/internship experience working with persons who have a behavioral health condition.

Commitment to working with diverse populations is essential to the function of this role and to the clinical outcomes desired within the program. Access to reliable means of transportation for job related use is required.

Conditional Employment Requirement: Employment offers for this position will be contingent upon the results of a background verification and credentialing procedure consisting of: Michigan State Police clearance check, pass a Central Registry Screening, Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) review, verification of a professional license, Medicaid/Medicare verification, educational background check and verification of an acceptable work history.

To Apply: Applicants must submit an employment application. Resumes cannot be substituted for the employment application. CMHA’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: Salary/Hours: $60,604-$68,790 annually with scheduled, annual increases that can result in a salary of $79,538. 40 hours per week with one evening either Monday or Wednesday will be required.

Location: Integrated Treatment and Recovery Services/Counseling and Support Clinic. Lansing, MI

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and individual or group therapy for underserved populations with behavioral health conditions. They also manage caseloads, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with vocational and case management support staff.

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 professional or internship experience working with individuals who have behavioral health conditions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary CollaborationCultural CompetencyCrisis AssessmentMental Health CounselingReferral Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates 26-10445 Mental Health Therapist – ITRS/Counseling and Support Clinic - $2,000 or $4,000 Sign On Bonus! at Community Mental Health Authority a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k 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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