Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist

baldwinfamilyhealthcare; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly retention bonus opportunity

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

life insurance

Generous PTO & holidays (up to 4 weeks

Professional license fee reimbursement

Continuing education & development

Paid continuing education time

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In-house supervision for LLMSW/LLPC

Job summary

Family Health Care in Cadillac, Michigan is seeking an Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist to join our rural clinic-based team. This full-time role supports assessment, psychotherapy, and coordination for individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders, using CBT, MI, and trauma-informed approaches.

A licensed or limited-licensure professional with a Master’s degree is welcome. You'll work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with no weekends, in a supportive, team-based

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.
• Michigan licensure as LMSW/LLMSW, LPC/LLPC, LMFT, or LLP.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in behavioral health assessment and treatment.
• Experience with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders.
• Strong communication, clinical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient behavioral health counseling and psychotherapy for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy services.
• Utilize CBT, MI, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and related interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, MAT prescribers, behavioral health colleagues, and community resources.
• Support treatment engagement, recovery planning, symptom management, and goal attainment.
• Maintain timely, accurate EMR documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team-based care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counseling/Psychology/MFT or related field

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist

LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LMFT, LLP

Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | No Weekends

Outpatient Behavioral Health | Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

Location: Cadillac, Michigan

Make a Difference in Rural Behavioral Health

Join Family Health Care's outpatient behavioral health team and help expand access to high-quality mental health and substance use disorder services in rural Michigan. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a limited-license professional, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships, collaborate with a supportive healthcare team, and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Family Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare throughout rural Michigan. As a Clinic-Based Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and care coordination for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

LLMSW and LLPC clinicians are encouraged to apply. In-house supervision is available for providers pursuing full licensure.

Why Therapists Choose Family Health Care

• Provide meaningful outpatient behavioral health services in a supportive, team-based environment.
• Build long-term therapeutic relationships while helping patients achieve recovery and wellness goals.
• Treat a diverse range of mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health colleagues, care managers, and community partners.
• Serve rural communities where access to behavioral health services can make a life-changing difference.
• Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends.
• Grow professionally through clinical supervision, continuing education, and career development opportunities.
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and state and federal loan repayment programs.

What You'll Do

• Provide outpatient behavioral health counseling and psychotherapy services for individuals experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy services.
• Utilize evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and other clinically appropriate interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, and referral services as needed.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, MAT prescribers, behavioral health colleagues, and community resources to support coordinated patient care.
• Support patients through treatment engagement, recovery planning, symptom management, and goal attainment.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational activities that support positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree from an accredited program in:
  • Social Work
  • Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Related behavioral health field
• Michigan licensure as one of the following:
  • LMSW or LLMSW
  • LPC or LLPC
  • LMFT
  • LLP
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in behavioral health assessment and treatment.
• Experience working with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders.
• Strong communication, clinical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of experience providing outpatient behavioral health services in settings such as outpatient therapy, community mental health, integrated healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
• Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy.
• Training or experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), SBIRT, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented treatment approaches.
• CAADC credential or willingness to pursue a CAADC Development Plan upon hire.
• Applications from both experienced clinicians and limited-license professionals are encouraged. In-house supervision is available for LLMSW and LLPC providers pursuing full licensure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly retention bonus opportunity in accordance with organizational policy
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays, including up to four weeks of PTO during the first year
• Professional license fee reimbursement
• Continuing education and professional development allowance
• Paid continuing education time
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal retirement consultation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• In-house licensure supervision for LLMSW and LLPC clinicians

About Family Health Care

Family Health Care is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve through accessible, integrated, and comprehensive healthcare services. Our vision is to be the provider and employer of choice, providing access to high-quality care and advancing health equity throughout rural Michigan.

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.