Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Michigan
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Michigan are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, school-based programs, and outpatient behavioral health practices, with openings at every level from new graduates through licensed clinical supervisors. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the largest share of hiring, where established employers such as Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health), and Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton Eaton Ingham actively recruit. Substance use counseling, trauma-informed care, and child and adolescent therapy are among the most consistently sought specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality mental health care which includes skills in planning and documentation preparation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in the orientation process of new clients
- Completes all clinical documentation within the required agency timeframes while ensuring sound clinical documentation, interviewing, and assessment skills
- Screeners (GAD-7, MDQ-7, PHQ-9, COWS, Socrates, and their subsequent updates)
- Psychosocial evaluation (Individual Biopsychosocial Assessment)
- Master Treatment e.g., Individual Plan of Service and subsequent updates
- Transition Plan or Program Discharge Summary prep
- DWIHN Crisis Plan and subsequent updates
- Case Management Needs Assessment (initial) and subsequent updates
- Discharge Summary prep
- Notice of Hearing and Local Appeals
- Behavioral Health Consent updates
- and other clinical documents as necessary
- Facilitates individual, group therapy, and educational didactic lectures based on theoretical orientation and EBP displaying good theoretical knowledge of the subject matter and effective communication skills in delivering materials
- Completes Progress Notes i.e., Individual, Group, and Non-Billable Contact in the electronic record system based on appropriately authorized CPT codes while ensuring person-centered language and EBP are reflected throughout, in a timely manner
- Provide coverage as required by the program including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Participates as an active and cooperative member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
- Collaborates with clinical staff, probation & parole agents in treatment progress and discharge planning
- Work with probation/parole clients and their agents.
- Complete monthly progress reports regarding assigned clients for employers (if consented and needed) and other referral sources as required to necessary sources (i.e. probation & parole agents) Participate in 1:1, triadic, and group supervision
- Participates in case conferences, mid-treatment reviews, utilization reviews, and staff meetings
- Collaboratively works within the Clinical Triad to ensure and support case management services based on Case Management Needs and assessment, and makes needed quality assurance/performance improvement corrections when called upon and within the timeframe indicated
- Keeps abreast of the treatment progress and behavior of each assigned client
- Supports and adheres to the rules and regulations of the Board of Directors
- Participates in scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities to ensure consistent adherence to all training requirements of the agency, for credentialing, and/or licensure
- Performs other duties as related to direct service activity.
- Other duties as assigned
CYBERSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use only their assigned accounts; do not share passwords or approve MFA prompts they did not initiate.
- Access only the minimum necessary information to perform job duties (least privilege).
- Lock screens when away from a workstation and sign out of shared devices when finished.
- Use only EHI-approved software, browser extensions, and devices; do not install unapproved applications or connect unauthorized devices.
- Handle ePHI using approved systems and secure methods; do not send ePHI through personal email or unapproved messaging.
- Report suspected phishing, suspicious pop-ups, abnormal device behavior, lost or stolen equipment, or suspected compromised accounts immediately to IT/Security.
- Complete required cybersecurity and HIPAA trainings (Relias) and follow security guidance communicated via TechCare and other official channels.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Work experience in the health, human services, or behavioral sciences field, or current enrollment toward a degree in these fields.
- Preferred one year of Mental Health treatment experience.
- Must possess a License (Full or Limited) in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Psychology with a degree (from an institution accredited by one of the Regional Institutional Accrediting Agencies recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation and listed by the U.S. Government Office of Postsecondary Education) in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Human Services.
- If recovering, shall have at least (3) years of consistent, verifiable sobriety immediately prior to application. No active police warrants.
- May not be on probation or parole if the position requires work with EHI criminal justice system contracts.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony for at least (2) years prior to application.
- Must be able to pass LEIN check.
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The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan Limited License or Full License as a Professional Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches
- Ability to complete required continuing education hours for Michigan license renewal
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Michigan?
To practice as a licensed mental health therapist in Michigan, you must earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy, then apply through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Most therapists begin with a Limited License while completing required supervised clinical hours, then apply for full licensure under their specific credential, such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), once hours are complete.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Michigan?
Employers hiring mental health therapists in Michigan right now include Unity Counseling, Hegira Health, and Tranquil Awakenings Counseling Center, PLLC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's network of community mental health agencies, large integrated health systems, and school districts creates steady, broad-based hiring that extends well beyond the major metro areas.
Which Michigan cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Lansing, Michigan, and Detroit have the most mental health therapist openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and community mental health organizations, while Grand Rapids draws heavily from Corewell Health and a growing outpatient behavioral health sector, and Lansing's state government agencies and Michigan State University-affiliated programs sustain consistent clinical demand.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because teletherapy has become a broadly accepted care model across Michigan. About 59% of mental health therapist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting ongoing telehealth adoption since expanded during the pandemic. Individual and outpatient therapy sessions are the parts of the role most commonly delivered remotely, while intake assessments, group therapy, and school-based work tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a Limited License through Michigan LARA immediately after graduating, which allows you to begin seeing clients under supervision while accruing your required hours. Large Michigan employers such as Corewell Health, Henry Ford Health, and county community mental health boards regularly hire newly licensed therapists into supervised associate or staff clinician roles. Completing a practicum or internship at a Michigan community mental health center while still in school, and obtaining a basic certification in a high-demand area like substance use counseling, measurably strengthens an entry-level application.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the employers that fit.
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