Clinical Therapist Jobs in Michigan

Clinical Therapist jobs in Michigan are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in community mental health centers, healthcare systems, and school-based behavioral health programs at levels from entry-level associate therapist through senior clinician and clinical supervisor. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing account for the largest share of hiring, where anchor employers such as Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton Dundee Eaton maintain consistent clinical therapist needs. Substance use disorders, children and adolescent mental health, and trauma-focused therapy are the specialties driving the most sustained hiring activity across Michigan. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerNew Oakland Family Centers
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Cities hiring27
Work type63% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties
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Catholic Charities of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties
Adrian, Michigan
Business Development
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Marketing
On-Site
Master's degree in social work

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Clinical Outpatient Therapist (1099 starting out, W2 in 2027)
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A Seed of Hope Family Counseling Center
Portage, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$76k.53 - $91k.39/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work

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Hope Network
Clinical Therapist/ Psychological Svcs/ Full time/Flint MI
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Clinical Therapist/ Psychological Svcs/ Full time/Flint MI
Hope Network
Flint, Michigan
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$25 - $28/hr
Master's degree in social work

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Outpatient Clinical Therapist
Prime Counseling Services
Wixom, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$50 - $75/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work

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Clinical | Therapist - Respiratory - Contract - Days
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Clinical | Therapist - Respiratory - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Marquette, Michigan
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$67.5 - $70.2/hr
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Clinical Therapist Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Grand Rapids
9 jobs
Detroit
4 jobs
Flint
2 jobs
Holland
2 jobs
Portage
2 jobs
Southgate
2 jobs
Clinton Township
2 jobs
West Bloomfield Township
2 jobs
Wixom
1 job

Clinical Therapist Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

New Oakland Family Centers
New Oakland Family Centers9 open roles
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services6 open roles
Pine Rest Christian Health Mental Services
Pine Rest Christian Health Mental Services4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical therapist jobs across Michigan.

  • Active Michigan Limited Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor credential
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
  • Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
  • Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
  • Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet Michigan Medicaid billing standards
  • Strong collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary treatment teams

Clinical Therapist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical therapist in Michigan?

You need a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, followed by supervised post-graduate clinical hours under a fully licensed supervisor. Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issues the Limited Licensed Professional Counselor credential as the first step, and you advance to the full Licensed Professional Counselor designation after completing supervised hours and passing the National Counselor Examination. Some paths go through Licensed Master Social Worker licensure instead, depending on your degree.

Which companies hire clinical therapists in Michigan?

Employers hiring clinical therapists in Michigan right now include New Oakland Family Centers, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, and Pine Rest Christian Health Mental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's extensive community mental health system, funded through county-based authorities, is also one of the largest and most consistent sources of clinical therapist openings in the state.

Which Michigan cities have the most clinical therapist jobs?

Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Michigan have the most clinical therapist openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its large integrated health systems and dense community mental health infrastructure, while Grand Rapids draws heavily on a growing outpatient and nonprofit behavioral health sector, and Lansing's concentration of state government agencies and regional health networks sustains steady demand.

Are there remote clinical therapist jobs in Michigan?

Yes, and telehealth has made remote work more common in this field than in most clinical roles. About 37% of clinical therapist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the strong telehealth adoption that took hold across Michigan's mental health sector. Outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and care coordination roles are the most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid schedules.

How can I get hired as a clinical therapist in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a limited-licensed associate or trainee role at a Michigan community mental health authority, where supervised hours count toward full licensure while you work. Henry Ford Health and the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network both run structured post-graduate training programs that place new clinicians in supervised caseloads. Case manager, behavioral health technician, and crisis intervention specialist roles at Michigan nonprofits are common lateral moves that build the documented hours and references needed to advance to a licensed therapist position.

Where can I find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to clinical therapist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across health systems, community mental health agencies, schools, and outpatient practices. Find the roles that fit your license level and specialization and apply directly.

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