Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Job Overview – Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Compensation: $30 – $35/hour (Dependent on Experience) Location: Grand Rapids, MI Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Grand Rapids, MI for our client, providing individual therapy, mental health assessments, and crisis intervention services within a collaborative clinical environment.

This role will manage a caseload of approximately 20–25 patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic support for individuals experiencing a range of mental health conditions.

The ideal candidate brings strong clinical assessment skills, experience with trauma-informed care, and the ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered treatment.

Responsibilities as the Licensed Mental Health Therapist

• Individual Therapy: Provide one-on-one counseling and therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing mental health and behavioral health conditions.
• Clinical Assessments: Conduct intake evaluations, assess patient needs, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Crisis Intervention: Assess safety risks, provide crisis stabilization, and implement appropriate safety plans when necessary.
• Treatment Planning: Establish therapeutic goals, monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment approaches based on clinical needs.
• Patient Education: Educate patients on coping strategies, emotional regulation, behavioral health management, and available support resources.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, complete required clinical reports, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Qualifications for the Licensed Mental Health Therapist

• Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution is required.
• Licensure: Active Michigan licensure to practice as a mental health professional, such as LMSW, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist, is required.
• Experience: 2+ years of post-master's clinical counseling, psychotherapy, or behavioral health experience is preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of mental health assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care is required, with experience treating traumatic brain injuries (TBI), PTSD, anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), clinical documentation, and standard computer applications is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are required.