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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Company Description
Root & Bloom Therapy is a mental health practice based in Rochester Hills, MI, offering in-person and virtual therapy services. Specializing in a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, OCD, autism, and more, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our clients.
Role Description
This is a full-time W-2 employee role for a Mental Health Therapist at Root & Bloom Therapy in Rochester Hills, MI. This role requires an in-office or hybrid schedule. The therapist will be responsible for conducting therapy sessions, developing treatment plans, providing case management, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with other mental health professionals to support clients in their therapeutic journey. Therapists have room to schedule up to 28 billable sessions per week.
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited university in Counseling or Social Work
- Fully licensed in the state of Michigan as an LPC or LMSW (limited licenses and other license types not eligible for this role)
- Has never had a license suspended or revoked by a licensing board
- Treatment planning and case management skills
- Experience in private practice or a related field
- Strong understanding of mental health practices
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience working with diverse populations is a plus
- Willing to work some evenings or weekends
- Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in writing and verbally
- Proficient with technology
- Ability to complete and submit documentation of services in a timely manner
Benefits
- Semimonthly pay (1st and 15th)
- Monthly health insurance stipend
- Paid time off
- Continuing education stipend
- Quarterly bonus eligibility
- Marketing, billing, and credentialing handled for you in-house
- Fully furnished office space
- A steady stream of referrals
- Workplace culture of mutual respect, open communication, independence, and inclusion
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- What makes you a great therapist?
- Are you located in Michigan? if no, we are unable to accept your application.
- Specializations/training
- Age range/preferred population
- Please tell us about your past experience
- How many years of experience do you have?
Education:
- Master's (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPC/LMSW (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester Hills, MI 48309
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What Michigan Employers Look For
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 LifeStance Health, Unity Counseling, and Ellie Mental Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Grand Rapids, and Michigan 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 71% of mental health therapist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 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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