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Outpatient Therapist - Contractual

Community Healing Centers logoCommunity Healing CentersNiles, MichiganContractPosted 1y+ agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Michigan post a median of $35.19 an hour, the middle half $26.98–$45, across 20 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Michigan earn a median of $29.66 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

This contract therapist role will provide outpatient clinical services including psycho-social assessments, treatment planning, and discharge/aftercare planning activities and provision of individual, group, or family sessions to be scheduled based on client needs.

Activities of this OutPatient Therapist include

  • Performing admission, assessment, and discharge functions.
  • Preparing evaluation of client treatment needs.
  • Preparing client initial and master treatment plans as appropriate, participate in CCM/TPR.
  • Conducting individual and/or group and/or family counseling as appropriate.
  • Conducting education and training regarding aspects of substance abuse.
  • Preparing/submitting reports in accordance with state, agency, referral and CARF program requirements.
  • Obtaining/monitoring funding authorizations from the state and insurance companies.
  • Ability to recruit, engage and retain clients.
  • Maintaining professional relationships with referral sources.
  • Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field required; MSW preferred.
  • Current Certified Advanced Addictions and Drug (CAADC) credential a plus!.
  • Must have licensure with the State of Michigan: Licensed Masters Social Worker preferred, Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychologist, Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, or Masters Limited Psychologist considered.
  • 3 years of professional experience
  • Must be available for evening clinic hours and occassional Saturdays.

Desired Competencies

  • Strong clinical skills and ability to engage in positive therapeutic relationships with clients, staff, and community/agency representatives required.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to operate computer equipment.
  • Working knowledge of the system of services needed to address client needs.

Help strengthen our community by working with Community Healing Centers! If you are interested in helping in a positive, nurturing environment we’d love to talk to you!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

From Community Healing Centers's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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