Associate Therapist I

Odyssey Behavioral Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan Options

401K with Company Match

Continuing Education Support

Dental & Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pasadena Villa Outpatient in Lansing, MI, seeks an experienced Therapist to provide individual and group therapy for adults with mental health conditions. You will assess client needs, develop plans, and coordinate care with families and professionals.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, an MI clinical license (LMSW/LPC/LMFT/LMHC), and at least two years of relevant experience. Join a collaborative team delivering evidence-based care in a specialized outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
• Must hold a clinical license in MI (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC) in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of experience with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
• Full-time availability in Lansing, MI.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for clients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and coordinate care with clients and families.
• Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, logs, and discharge plans in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain thorough documentation and communicate client progress with referral sources.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's degree in social work / counseling / psychology

Job description

Job Level: Experienced, Location: Lansing, MI 48917, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Job Category: Health Care. Up to $5k Signing and Retention Bonus to Qualified Candidates!

Why You Will Love Working With Us!

At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence‑based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. As part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, we support individuals along their treatment and recovery journey through integrated mental health treatment services across a full continuum of care, including intensive residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services.

Location

Located in the heart of Lansing, Michigan, Pasadena Villa Outpatient Lansing provides convenient access to local amenities and surrounding communities. Our facility is dedicated to supporting adults (18+), offering specialized care for mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

Position Summary

The Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients in a specialized Outpatient facility. The position involves assessing the therapeutic needs of individuals and families, developing appropriate treatment plans, and serving as the primary contact for clients and families throughout the treatment process. Therapists act as client advocates and medical liaison with referral sources, clinical partners, and individuals to coordinate care throughout treatment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Exemplify five‑star service to clients, team members, referents, and families.
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical skill in assessing needs, determining interventions, and conducting individual and group therapy sessions.
• Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other required reports in compliance with state and accrediting body guidelines.
• Conduct weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload.
• Monitor behavioral interventions for each client and provide skills coaching as needed.
• Conduct specialized groups as assigned; supervise or co‑lead groups with staff or interns when appropriate.
• Select appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships, use praise and reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors.
• Set limits and maintain firm boundaries.
• Demonstrate effective verbal crisis intervention and de‑escalation, involving other staff as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
• Attend weekly clinical, consultation, and business meetings; present cases as pre‑assigned.
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner reflecting ongoing assessment of client presentation and behaviors.
• Communicate client progress with referral sources, family, parent, or guardian, informing them of treatment goals and plans as appropriate.
• Document services, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in accordance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology. Must hold a clinical license, in good standing, in the state of MI (LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC). Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.

Benefits

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Multiple Career Development Pathways
• Company‑Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well‑Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan)
• 100% Company Paid Life & ADD
• 401K with Company Match
• Company‑Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• Generous Team Member Referral Program
• Parental Leave

Pasadena Villa Outpatient provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Pasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At‑Will.”