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 at our Madison Heights Residential Facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Bachelor's or Master’s level clinician to provide trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care in a structured residential setting, with the support of a multidisciplinary team and an integrated treatment model.

About PNLH

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.

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide weekly individual therapy for assigned clients
Facilitate 2–3 therapeutic groups per week 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

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Services field
CADC, CAADC, or MCBAP Development Plan (support provided to obtain plan if not currently held)

Preferred

Master’s degree and licensure (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, etc.)
Minimum two years of experience in substance use disorder counseling
Training in trauma-informed care
Experience treating co-occurring mental health disorders
Familiarity with authorization processes for Michigan’s PIHP system

Compensation

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

Compensation details: 25-30 Hourly Wage

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