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Entry Level Lpc Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Entry Level Lpc information

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$21.8K

$41.7K

$59.7K

How much do entry level lpc jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level lpc in Michigan is $41,689.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,300.00 and $45,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Lpc vs Licensed Professional Counselor?

AspectEntry Level LpcLicensed Professional Counselor
CredentialsMaster's degree in counseling or related field, supervised internshipMaster's degree, supervised clinical hours, and state licensure
Work EnvironmentEntry-level counseling settings, clinics, schoolsIndependent practice, clinics, hospitals, or agencies
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level roles in mental health servicesLicensed roles with greater responsibilities and autonomy

Entry Level Lpc positions typically require a master's degree and supervised internship, serving as an entry point into mental health counseling. Licensed Professional Counselors have completed licensure requirements, allowing for independent practice and higher responsibilities. The main difference lies in licensure status and level of independence in providing counseling services.

What are the most commonly searched types of Lpc jobs in Michigan? The most popular types of Lpc jobs in Michigan are:
Clinical Case Manager (CCM)

Clinical Case Manager (CCM)

Eisenhower Center

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

$48K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Job Description: The Clinical Case Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive care to patients. This position involves coordinating and managing patient care plans, advocating for patient needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes.
This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive, goal-oriented, and individualized Targeted Case Management (TCM) services. This role serves adults with serious mental illness (SMI), individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), and individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders. The successful candidate will ensure all service elements, workflows, and documentation strictly align with the Michigan Mental Health Code, the MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual, and Community Mental Health (CMH) standards. This role requires a team player as there may be other tasks as assigned.
Role and Responsibilities
Assessment & Care Planning
• Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct initial and ongoing written clinical assessments to identify the individual's strengths, needs, desires, barriers, and health/welfare vulnerabilities. Intake/Re-Assessment, LOCUS, Biopsychosocial.
• Person-Centered Planning: Facilitate the Person-Centered Planning process to establish an Individual Plan of Service (IPOS).
• Goal Development: Design measurable, individualized goals and specify the frequency, scope, and intensity of case management actions required.
Linking, Coordination, & Advocacy
• Resource Coordination: Link individuals to necessary physical health/dental providers, financial assistance, employment, education, and natural community supports.
• System Navigation: Advocate for individuals within complex public systems, including the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), schools, and local hospital networks.
• Care Integration: Collaborate dynamically with integrated treatment teams, primary care physicians (PCPs), and psychiatric medical staff to maximize clinical and physical health integration.
Monitoring & Service Review
• IPOS Quality Monitoring: Conduct regular face-to-face monitoring contacts based on the clinical intensity of the individual's needs to ensure safety, health, and welfare.
• Utilization & Tracking: Regularly review the effectiveness of services outlined in the IPOS and modify the plan at defined intervals when changes in condition or life circumstances occur.
• Identify Service Gaps: Proactively identify and resolve systemic or circumstantial gaps in service provision.
Compliance, Documentation, & Billing
• Compliant Documentation: Maintain meticulous electronic clinical records documenting the date, exact start/end times, duration, location, and nature of contacts, confirming whether interactions were face-to-face.
• Regulatory Guardrails: Ensure case management practices do not cross into prohibited areas, such as the direct delivery of ongoing day-to-day supports or exercising unauthorized agency power to deny/authorize services.
Required Qualifications & Credentials
Education & Experience
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related human services field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1-2) years of specialized, direct experience working with individuals belonging to the target populations (SMI, SED, or I/DD).
Qualifications:
• Must possess valid, active professional licensure in the State of Michigan (e.g., LLMSW/LMSW, LLPC/LPC, LLP/LP).
• Relevant experience in case management and clinical coordination.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and care management software.
• Valid driver's license
Additional Information:
  • Case Loads:
    • High-Acuity / Dual Diagnosis (IDD + Severe MI / High-Risk ASD) and Standard IDD & Moderate ASD (Adults)
      • Typical Caseload: 15 to 25 cases
  • Pay Range:
      • Limited License / Entry-Level (LLMSW, LLPC)
        • Annual Salary Range: $48,000 - $56,000
        • Hourly Equivalent: $23.00 - $27.00 / hour
      • Fully Licensed / Experienced (LMSW, LPC)
        • Annual Salary Range: $58,000 - $72,000
        • Hourly Equivalent: $28.00 - $34.50 / hour
      • Senior Case Manager / Lead / Bilingual Specialized
        • Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000+
        • Hourly Equivalent: $33.50 - $38.50+ / hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Veteran-Friendly Employer, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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