FULLY Licensed Therapist (Salary)

Wellness Counseling; Southgate (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Counseling in Michigan is seeking a compassionate, fully licensed therapist to join our outpatient mental health practice as a full-time W-2 employee. The role provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with strong administrative and clinical support so clinicians can focus on clients.

The position requires active Michigan licensure (LPC/LMSW/LLP/PhD-PsyD) and a caseload target of about 25 client sessions per week, with on-site or hybrid work

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Michigan fully licensed LPC, LMSW, LLP, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of two years of Community Mental Health experience.
• Strong clinical documentation and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain productivity expectations while providing exceptional client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical, evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow established safety procedures.
• Lead or co-lead group therapy sessions as part of our Community Ambassador Program.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within our electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and insurance requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, chart reviews, and audits as needed.
• Attend required supervision, consultation, and staff meetings paid by the practice.
• Collaborate with supervisors and fellow clinicians to provide high-quality care.
• Maintain active Michigan licensure and required continuing education.
• Practice within the scope of your professional license.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Time management

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Reports To: Clinical Director / Clinical Supervisor

Location: In-Person or Hybrid (Southgate or Livonia)

Serving clients throughout the State of Michigan via telehealth

Why Join Wellness Counseling?

At Wellness Counseling, we believe therapists do their best work when they are supported.

Our goal is to create an environment where clinicians can focus on providing exceptional client care while our team helps with the rest. Unlike many practices that rely on call centers or AI, we have an on-site administrative team that provides scheduling assistance, client support, billing coordination, and day-to-day operational support.

We offer a collaborative, ethical, and encouraging work environment where therapists are respected, supported, and given the tools they need to build a successful and rewarding career.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, ethical, and clinically skilled fully licensed therapist to join our growing outpatient mental health practice as a full-time W-2 employee.

This position provides psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families while working collaboratively with a supportive clinical team. Our therapists receive administrative, clinical, and operational support so they can spend more time focusing on clients and less time managing paperwork.

We are currently seeking fully licensed LPCs, LMSWs, LLPs, and Licensed Psychologists who are comfortable maintaining an average caseload of approximately 25 client sessions per week.

This position is open only to fully licensed clinicians.

Required: Minimum of 2 years of Community Mental Health (CMH) experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide ethical, evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow established safety procedures.
• Lead or co-lead group therapy sessions as part of our Community Ambassador Program

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate and timely documentation within our electronic medical record.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and insurance requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, chart reviews, and audits as needed.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend required supervision, consultation, and staff meetings paid by the practice.
• Collaborate with supervisors and fellow clinicians to provide high-quality care.
• Maintain active Michigan licensure and required continuing education.
• Practice within the scope of your professional license.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Michigan fully licensed LPC, LMSW, LLP, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Minimum of two years of Community Mental Health experience.
• Strong clinical documentation and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain productivity expectations while providing exceptional client care.

Preferred

• Experience in an outpatient private practice setting.
• Experience working with insurance-based services, auto insurance and private pay
• Training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, or similar modalities.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Biweekly payroll
• Office availability seven days per week (8:00 AM–8:00 PM)
• Cloud-based electronic medical record and billing services
• Consistent referrals
• Beautifully furnished offices
• Secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform
• Marketing and advertising provided
• Supportive on-site administrative team
• Collaborative clinical environment

Our Culture

We are committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. We believe that when therapists thrive professionally, clients receive exceptional care. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, clinical excellence, and mutual respect.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wellness Counseling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

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