Outpatient Therapist - Adults (25-142)

Network180 - Kent County Community Mental Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 37,870 - 50,199; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

A community behavioral health organization is seeking an Outpatient Therapist in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves providing evidence-based therapy focused on trauma and recovery for adult clients. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and possess licensure in Michigan or eligibility for it. Strong communication skills and experience with DBT therapy are highly valued. The organization offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Must be licensed in Michigan or eligible to obtain licensing within 3 months.
• Experience in DBT therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based outpatient therapy to clients.
• Work in a culturally competent manner to address diverse client needs.
• Participate in a collaborative treatment approach.

Skills

Assessment skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in multicultural environments

DBT therapy experience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology

Licensure in Michigan as a limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database management systems

Job description

Outpatient Therapist - Adults (25-142)

Location: 790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm. No weekends or on‑call required.

Compensation

$27.49–$36.44 per hour, based on internal equity, skills, education, experience, and credentials.

Benefits

• Four health insurance plans
• 100% employer‑paid dental and vision plans
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Professional license reimbursement
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Life and voluntary life insurance options
• Short and long‑term disability
• Loan forgiveness (NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now, etc.)

About the Organization

Network180 is a behavioral health community organization delivering mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We help people make a difference every day.

Job Responsibilities

Provide ongoing, developmentally appropriate, evidence‑based, trauma and recovery focused outpatient therapy to clients of our Outpatient Clinic.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Counseling Psychology.
• Licensure in Michigan as a limited licensed master social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or eligibility to obtain within 3 months.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic skills, and ethical practice understanding.
• Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, email, database management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and address language/cultural barriers.
• Experience communicating clearly in stressful situations.
• At least one year providing individual and/or group DBT therapy to adults (for DBT therapists).

Preferred Qualifications

• Fully licensed MSW, professional counselor, psychologist, or marriage and family therapist.
• Training in motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT.
• CAADC certification through Michigan Certificate Board for Addiction Professionals or plan to obtain.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed theories, including community, intergenerational, and historical trauma.
• Experience as part of a DBT treatment team for DBT therapists.
• Experience providing individual therapy to clients with I/DD (for I/DD therapists).
• Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders valued.

Additional Information

Job interviews are conducted in person or via the internet. Successful completion of a drug screen is required. Reasonable accommodations are available. Assistance with the application process may be requested through Human Resources at 616‑336‑3909 or [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO Statement

Network180 participates in E‑Verify. We are a drug and alcohol‑free workplace.