Statewide Michigan figures for the three BLS occupations behind the therapist title — there is no single therapist figure, and no city-level figure for Grand Rapids.

Counselors (combined) median

$61,690

SOC 21-1018 · +4% vs. national

Marriage & family therapists median

$52,270

SOC 21-1013 · −22% vs. national

MH & substance abuse social workers median

$60,830

SOC 21-1023 · +1% vs. national

See all three occupations side by side →

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Michigan — SOC 21-1018 $61,690, SOC 21-1013 $52,270, SOC 21-1023 $60,830; no single therapist figure exists

Employers

Who’s Hiring Therapists in Grand Rapids

2 employers have 5 open therapist roles in Grand Rapids, led by Thriveworks with 3 openings.

Thriveworks3 open Universal Health Services2 open

About This Role

A therapist is a master's-level licensed clinician providing psychotherapy — usually credentialed as an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, or LMFT.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across the Grand Rapids area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many therapist jobs are open in Grand Rapids, MI right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 5 live therapist openings in Grand Rapids, MI. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a therapist earn in Michigan?

BLS publishes no single therapist figure. In Michigan, the May 2025 medians are $61,690 for counselors (combined), $52,270 for marriage and family therapists, $60,830 for mental health and substance abuse social workers.

03Which employers are hiring therapists in Grand Rapids?

The Grand Rapids listings currently come from 2 employers, including Thriveworks (3) and Universal Health Services (2).