Therapist, Mental Health

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Canton, MI, US

Salary Range: $28.50 To $30.00 Hourly

Personalized Nursing LIGHT House (PNLH), a leading behavioral health provider with over 35 years of experience, is seeking a qualified and compassionate Primary Therapist to join our team!

We are looking for a part-time therapist to provide clients with trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care in a structured residential setting on Saturday.

PNLH offers a full continuum of care at locations in Plymouth, Canton, and Madison Heights. As an innovative and effective behavioral healthcare organization, our mission is to:

Increase client well-being

Decrease addiction severity

Improve the quality of clients’ mental and physical health

Contribute positively to society

All services integrate substance use disorder, mental health, and primary care into cohesive, client-centered programs using the LIGHT Model of Care , a SAMHSA-recognized Promising Practice grounded in dignity, respect, and empowerment.

As a Primary Therapist, you will deliver individual and group therapy to adult clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will use the LIGHT model to guide clinical decision-making and support clients in achieving sustainable recovery.

Provide weekly individual therapy for assigned clients

Facilitate therapeutic groups weekly on PNLH-selected topics

Use the LIGHT model in assessment, education, and counseling

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to client needs

Monitor service utilization and coordinate care with internal and external providers

Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and documentation

Ensure compliance with authorization and billing requirements

Maintain client confidentiality and participate in case conferences

Other duties as assigned

Required

Master’s degree and licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, etc.)

CADC, CAADC, or MCBAP Development Plan (support provided to obtain plan if not currently held)

Preferred

Minimum two years of experience in substance use disorder counseling

Training in trauma-informed care

Familiarity with authorization processes for Michigan’s PIHP system

Competitive hourly rate up to $30.00, commensurate with education and experience