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Join Our Team of Compassionate Mental Health Professionals in Royal Oak, MI

Current Career Opportunities

Entry-Level Systemic Mental Health Clinician
(Supervision Provided, Hybrid)
Location: Royal Oak, Michigan (Hybrid: in-person + remote)
Organization: Relationship Academy MI

About Us

At Relationship Academy MI, we help individuals, couples, and families build stronger and healthier relationships. Our supportive and inclusive environment is designed to help early-career clinicians grow while making a real difference in the community. We are a social-justice-oriented practice committed to destigmatizing mental health and fostering healing for our clients and our team.

Position Overview

We are looking for motivated and compassionate recent graduates or early-career clinicians to join our growing hybrid practice in Royal Oak. This position is ideal for limited licensed counselors or social workers seeking supervision toward full licensure, as well as fully licensed clinicians who want a collaborative and flexible environment.

We welcome applications from:

  • Limited Licensed Professional Counselors (LLPC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
  • Limited Licensed Social Workers (LLMSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LMSW)
  • Limited Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LLMFT)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
  • Other licensed mental health clinicians

Compensation & Benefits

  • Part-Time Salary: $30,000 annually
  • Full-Time Salary: $60,000 annually
  • Training Rate: $15/hour during onboarding and caseload development
  • Bonuses for all employees (part-time and full-time)
  • Health benefits (full-time only)
  • Flexible hybrid scheduling (mix of in-office and remote sessions, per client choice)
  • Supervision provided toward full licensure
  • Supportive, growth-focused team culture

Career Growth & Continuing Education

We are dedicated to helping you grow your career, whether you are working toward full licensure or are already fully licensed. Every clinician at Relationship Academy MI receives Gottman Levels One and Two training during the training period. Ongoing education is an essential part of our culture, and we provide continuous learning opportunities in systemic therapy approaches, including:

As your career evolves, you will have opportunities for raises, advanced training, and continued mentorship.

Responsibilities

  • Provide systemic therapy for individuals, couples, and families (including minors)
  • Deliver ethical, high-quality care
  • Participate in supervision and team collaboration
  • Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities

Work Schedule

Our scheduling model is designed for flexibility and balance. Most sessions take place between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends, but your exact hours are flexible within those ranges. Clinicians manage their own schedules within our established time frames.

Workplace Culture

We are a collaborative and affirming team that values inclusivity and personal well-being.

  • We use AI tools to assist with documentation and reduce administrative burden.
  • Clinicians are provided with essential tools, including a laptop, phone, and ergonomic workstation.
  • Mental health breaks and PTO are encouraged, and employees have the freedom to schedule time off as needed.
  • Every effort is made to provide accommodations and support each clinician’s needs.

Core Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (or higher) in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
  • Licensed or license-eligible in Michigan (LLPC, LPC, LLMSW, LMSW, LLMFT, LMFT, or other)
  • Interest in systemic therapy and working with diverse clients
  • Strong commitment to professional growth, inclusion, and teamwork

Specialized Qualifications (Preferred)

  • Knowledge of neurodivergence and its impact on relationships
  • Understanding of ethical non-monogamy and affirming care for diverse relationship structures
  • Radically non-judgmental approach to client care
  • Familiarity with systemic-based therapy approaches such as EFT or the Gottman Method

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter to info@relationshipacademymi.com.

Begin your career as a psychotherapist in a supportive environment where flexibility, growth, and community care go hand in hand.