Mental Health Therapist (Michigan)
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Attractive opportunity given the competitive hourly pay and the ability for therapists to manage their own practices with comprehensive support.
- Hourly pay: $85-$105, competitive in healthcare sector.
- Flexible scheduling and work environment options.
- Strong support system reduces administrative burden.
Pros
- Competitive hourly wage ($85-$105) based on experience and qualifications.
- High flexibility in scheduling and work location (telehealth options).
- Comprehensive administrative support allowing clinicians to focus on client care.
Cons
- Accountability for securing office space for in-person sessions.
- No base salary; income is primarily commission-based from client sessions.
- Potentially high competition for clients due to the nature of private practice.
Who it's for
Mid-level / Experienced • Remote or flexible in-person
Good fit
- Licensed mental health therapists with experience.
- Candidates valuing flexibility and remote work.
- Professionals interested in innovative therapy tools.
Not recommended for
- Newly licensed therapists needing mentoring.
- Clinicians preferring a corporate structure.
- Those who prefer regular fixed salaries.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.
At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.
Benefits of Joining SonderMind:
- Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
- Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
- Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.
- Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
- Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
- Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
- AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
- Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
- Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
- Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
- Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
- Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.
Requirements:
- Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
- Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).
Pay: $85-$105 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.
*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.
