Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Michigan
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Michigan are active and growing, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and school-based programs, with openings from entry-level clinician roles through senior and supervisory positions. The heaviest hiring is in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where large employers like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health), and Community Mental Health for Central Michigan maintain consistent behavioral health workforces. The most in-demand specialties are substance use disorder counseling, child and adolescent therapy, and trauma-focused care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Make a real difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate, recovery-oriented behavioral health nursing care. You'll be at the heart of our interdisciplinary team, using advanced therapeutic communication and evidence-based nursing practices to deliver individualized care that transforms mental health outcomes. Bring your expertise in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care to create safe, healing environments where patients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered on their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough psychiatric and behavioral assessments that uncover patient needs, identify risk factors, and recognize individual strengths and resilience
- Partner with patients, families, and the care team to develop personalized, recovery-focused nursing care plans that inspire hope and progress
- Master therapeutic nursing interventions—from skillful de-escalation and crisis intervention to comprehensive suicide risk assessment and management
- Champion trauma-informed care principles in every patient interaction, creating a foundation of trust and safety
- Build meaningful therapeutic relationships through authentic communication that engages patients and accelerates their recovery
- Empower patients and families with education about mental health conditions, practical coping strategies, medication management, and community resources
- Collaborate seamlessly with psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and behavioral health specialists to deliver coordinated, holistic care
- Track and document patient progress with precision, capturing behavioral changes and movement toward recovery milestones
- Champion patient rights and dignity while ensuring equitable access to quality behavioral health services
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond with confidence and compassion to behavioral health emergencies
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and analytical capabilities required to develop evidence-based nursing care plans
- Proficiency in delivering comprehensive professional nursing services across diverse patient populations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare personnel
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current, valid licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing
- Current Health Care Provider BLS - Basic Life Support
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Make a real difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate, recovery-oriented behavioral health nursing care. You'll be at the heart of our interdisciplinary team, using advanced therapeutic communication and evidence-based nursing practices to deliver individualized care that transforms mental health outcomes. Bring your expertise in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care to create safe, healing environments where patients and families feel heard, supported, and empowered on their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough psychiatric and behavioral assessments that uncover patient needs, identify risk factors, and recognize individual strengths and resilience
- Partner with patients, families, and the care team to develop personalized, recovery-focused nursing care plans that inspire hope and progress
- Master therapeutic nursing interventions—from skillful de-escalation and crisis intervention to comprehensive suicide risk assessment and management
- Champion trauma-informed care principles in every patient interaction, creating a foundation of trust and safety
- Build meaningful therapeutic relationships through authentic communication that engages patients and accelerates their recovery
- Empower patients and families with education about mental health conditions, practical coping strategies, medication management, and community resources
- Collaborate seamlessly with psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and behavioral health specialists to deliver coordinated, holistic care
- Track and document patient progress with precision, capturing behavioral changes and movement toward recovery milestones
- Champion patient rights and dignity while ensuring equitable access to quality behavioral health services
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and respond with confidence and compassion to behavioral health emergencies
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and analytical capabilities required to develop evidence-based nursing care plans
- Proficiency in delivering comprehensive professional nursing services across diverse patient populations
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare personnel
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current, valid licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing
- Current Health Care Provider BLS - Basic Life Support
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Henry Ford Health13
- Trinity Health7
- Family Health Care7
- McLaren Health Care7
- Munson Healthcare6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan Limited License Master Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor credential required
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Credible
- Ability to conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Michigan?
You become a behavioral health therapist in Michigan by completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, then applying for licensure through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Most positions require either a Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Master Social Worker credential, which involves supervised postgraduate hours and a board exam. Many Michigan employers will hire candidates under a limited or provisional license while they complete supervision requirements.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Michigan?
Employers hiring behavioral health therapists in Michigan right now include Henry Ford Health, Trinity Health, and Family Health Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems and its statewide network of community mental health agencies are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings.
Which Michigan cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
The Michigan cities with the most behavioral health therapist openings are Grand Rapids, Jackson, and Ann Arbor. Detroit leads because of its concentration of major hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and community mental health agencies, while Grand Rapids and Lansing draw openings through regional health networks and state government behavioral health programs that anchor hiring across the mid-Michigan area.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than many clinical fields, since telehealth has become a standard delivery model for outpatient therapy. About 38% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the shift toward virtual sessions that accelerated after the pandemic. The roles most likely to be fully remote are individual outpatient therapy positions, particularly those serving adult populations with stable conditions.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a position under a limited license while completing your required supervised hours, which many Michigan employers actively support. Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, and county community mental health agencies across Michigan regularly hire new graduates into associate clinician or therapist-in-training roles. Moving into behavioral health from adjacent positions such as case manager, mental health technician, or crisis line counselor is a common lateral path that Michigan employers recognize as relevant clinical exposure.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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