Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job ID: TR-62AAAE22
Sterling, MI
Behavioral Health
Full-timeoutpatient

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Outpatient Behavioral Health (No Weekends or Holidays)

*Sterling, MI | Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM*

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in Sterling, Michigan, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This full-time position is based in a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that also functions as a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) site. Dedicated to serving medically underserved populations, the center offers an engaging work environment focused on providing comprehensive behavioral health services to both adults and children.

Position Overview

In this role, you will offer behavioral health support within an outpatient setting, working with patients of all ages. Collaborate with a team of professionals, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and fellow social workers, to deliver integrated care. The position emphasizes a balanced work-life schedule with no night, weekend, or holiday shifts. You'll also engage in warm handoffs for urgent behavioral health needs from medical providers.

Position Highlights

✓ Full-time schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

✓ No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts

✓ Collaborative, team-based environment

✓ Opportunity to work with diverse age groups

✓ Employer-paid licensure and certification costs

✓ Integrated care model with warm handoffs

✓ MCBAP certification required within three years

✓ Supportive of mission-driven clinicians

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting salary: $64,200, with potential to earn up to $70,000 based on experience
  • 160 hours of paid PTO annually (equivalent to four weeks)
  • 9 to 11 paid holidays per year
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid dental premiums
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance, with additional coverage options
  • Coverage for required CME costs
  • Eligibility for HRSA student loan repayment (up to $100,000/year)
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a mission-driven Licensed Clinical Social Worker who excels in a patient-centered, team-based environment. A passion for serving underserved communities and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals is essential. While two years of social work experience with adults and pediatrics is preferred, it is not mandatory.

    Next Steps

    If you are ready to make a difference in a supportive and engaging environment, we encourage you to apply. The interview process is straightforward and designed to ensure mutual fit. Start your journey with a respected health center dedicated to impactful community care.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    $64k–$70k
    Median therapist midpoint, nationwide
    $72,000
    18 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Licensed Clinical Social Worker position in Sterling, Michigan still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 25, 2026.
    What does this therapist job pay?
    The employer attached a range of $64k–$70k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 18 current therapist openings nationwide is $72,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in Michigan?
    Licensing requirements vary by state and profession. Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through exactly what Michigan requires for your credential and handles the coordination with the hiring organization.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.