Outpatient Therapist
Listed on 2026-09-29
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counselor, Clinical Social Worker
Salary: $50,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience, licensure, and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time
Health Management Systems of America (HMSA)seeks a compassionate, skilled Clinical Therapist to join our Outpatient Clinic team.
This is an opportunity to provide meaningful behavioral-health services to individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders while working collaboratively with an experienced clinical team and community partners.
The Clinical Therapist maintains responsibility for the ongoing treatment of adults and/or children experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance-use concerns. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide counseling services, coordinate care, and help clients navigate their path toward stability and improved well-being.
What You’ll Do- Provide individual counseling services to clients experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and substance-use concerns.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and formulate diagnoses within your scope of practice.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other appropriate individuals.
- Complete progress notes, treatment-plan updates, transition plans, discharge plans, and other required clinical documentation accurately and timely.
- Effectively manage an assigned caseload while meeting contractual and service requirements.
- Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate care and facilitate appropriate internal and external referrals.
- Coordinate services with community providers, courts, social-service agencies, and other community partners.
- Participate in peer consultation, staff meetings, continuing education, and clinical supervision, as applicable.
- Provide consultation and educational services to individuals and community groups as requested.
- Participate in program development and other responsibilities assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related behavioral or mental-health field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of two years of experience in the field.
- Current State of Michigan LLMSW or LLPC license
. - Motivational Interviewing (MI) training.
- Experience utilizing trauma-informed care approaches.
- Experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- MCBAP CADC/CAADC certification or Development Plan
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Preferred Qualifications
- State of Michigan LMSW or LPC license.
- Three years of experience working with the substance-use-disorder population.
- Two years of experience working with the criminal-justice system.
- MCBAP CADC/CAADC certification.
- Experience working with children.
At HMSA, we recognize that supporting our clinicians is essential to supporting the people we serve. Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment
. - $55,000 employer-provided life insurance
. - 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- Up to $1,400 annually in professional-development funds for eligible full-time employees toward pre-approved professional licenses, certifications, education, seminars, and training related to their position.
- Paid vacation and sick/personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellness benefits.
HMSA provides behavioral-health services with an emphasis on high-quality, creative, and cost-effective care
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As a Clinical Therapist with HMSA, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical services, support individuals with complex behavioral-health needs, collaborate with community partners, and continue developing professionally within your field.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a collaborative behavioral-health team,
HMSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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