Mental Health Jobs in Michigan
Mental health jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where large systems like Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and the University of Michigan Health System maintain active behavioral health divisions hiring at levels from entry-level counselors to licensed clinical supervisors. Demand is especially strong for licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, and substance use disorder specialists as the state continues expanding community mental health services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Prepares, records and administers medication and treatment noting and evaluating any side effects.
- Takes clinical histories, identifies abnormal findings and assesses the need for medical assistance. Refers clients to a physician when appropriate.
- Establishes nursing care objectives based on an assessment of a client's needs in relation to treatment goals.
- Assesses dysfunctional behavior, emotional trauma, and health status and develops and carries out appropriate treatment plans.
- Coordinates the activities of a medication clinic including training and assigning duties to personnel.
- Provides mental health services to community residents in emergency situations. Identifies problems, intentions of the client and resources available to alleviate the situation. Provides counseling and support services. Makes appropriate case dispositions.
- Attends staff conferences to assess and evaluate client's needs.
- Administer medications and document administration of medications according to agency policy and after successful completion of medication training requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
- Principles of nursing practice.
- Human anatomy/physiology across the age span.
- Wellness and illness in all body systems.
- Using sound independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
- Maintaining accurate files and records.
- Principles and practices, applicable laws and regulations covering health and psychiatric services.
- Psychiatric diagnosis, evaluation and treatment.
- Psychotropic medications; indications, contraindications, medication interactions, and monitoring.
- Assessment of involuntary movements associated with medications.
- Individual and group therapy modalities.
- Co-occurring disorders and appropriate treatment approaches.
- Approaches and techniques of psycho education.
- Community resources.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within a team structure.
- Principles and practices of community based research.
FILING DEADLINE: 11/10/26
CONTROL NUMBER: 2610-5150-2356-0013
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- Prepares, records and administers medication and treatment noting and evaluating any side effects.
- Takes clinical histories, identifies abnormal findings and assesses the need for medical assistance. Refers clients to a physician when appropriate.
- Establishes nursing care objectives based on an assessment of a client's needs in relation to treatment goals.
- Assesses dysfunctional behavior, emotional trauma, and health status and develops and carries out appropriate treatment plans.
- Coordinates the activities of a medication clinic including training and assigning duties to personnel.
- Provides mental health services to community residents in emergency situations. Identifies problems, intentions of the client and resources available to alleviate the situation. Provides counseling and support services. Makes appropriate case dispositions.
- Attends staff conferences to assess and evaluate client's needs.
- Administer medications and document administration of medications according to agency policy and after successful completion of medication training requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.
- Principles of nursing practice.
- Human anatomy/physiology across the age span.
- Wellness and illness in all body systems.
- Using sound independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
- Maintaining accurate files and records.
- Principles and practices, applicable laws and regulations covering health and psychiatric services.
- Psychiatric diagnosis, evaluation and treatment.
- Psychotropic medications; indications, contraindications, medication interactions, and monitoring.
- Assessment of involuntary movements associated with medications.
- Individual and group therapy modalities.
- Co-occurring disorders and appropriate treatment approaches.
- Approaches and techniques of psycho education.
- Community resources.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within a team structure.
- Principles and practices of community based research.
FILING DEADLINE: 11/10/26
CONTROL NUMBER: 2610-5150-2356-0013
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan license such as LLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LLMSW issued by LARA
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Familiarity with electronic health records systems and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments, crisis evaluations, and treatment planning
- Knowledge of Michigan Community Mental Health and Medicaid billing procedures
Mental Health Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health professional in Michigan?
Becoming a licensed mental health professional in Michigan requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field followed by supervised hours and a state license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Counselors pursue the Limited License Professional Counselor credential first, then the full LPC, while social workers follow the LLMSW-to-LMSW path. Passing the relevant national board exam is required for full licensure.
Which companies hire mental health professionals in Michigan?
Michigan mental health roles are posted by The University of Michigan, LifeStance Health, and Wellpath and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's community mental health authority system, which includes regional entities across all 83 counties, also generates a substantial share of the state's openings alongside large integrated health systems.
Which Michigan cities have the most mental health jobs?
Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ann Arbor lead Michigan in mental health openings. Detroit anchors hiring through its dense network of hospital systems and federally qualified health centers, Grand Rapids draws on a growing medical corridor anchored by Corewell Health, and Lansing benefits from state government behavioral health programs and Michigan State University's clinical infrastructure.
Are there remote mental health jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, since telehealth has become a mainstream delivery model for therapy and counseling. About 65% of mental health openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Michigan-licensed providers can serve clients across the state via video. Outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, and care coordination roles are the most likely to offer fully remote schedules.
How can I get hired as a mental health professional in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a limited license through LARA while completing supervised clinical hours, since Michigan employers routinely hire LLPC and LLMSW holders who are still accumulating the hours needed for full licensure. Large Michigan health systems like Henry Ford Health and Corewell Health post associate therapist and clinical intern roles designed for new graduates. Community mental health agencies across the state also hire case managers and mental health technicians as a lateral entry point, with support for limited licensees working toward full credentials.
Where can I find and apply to mental health jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to mental health jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across counseling, social work, psychiatry support, and related behavioral health roles. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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