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Job description
Make an impact as a Mental Health Specialist supporting students' social and emotional wellbeing in a dynamic school environment near Lake Orion, MI. This contract opportunity offers the chance to work hands-on with general and special education students on an individual and group basis, fostering positive changes that ripple throughout the school community for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct social, emotional, and behavioral support to elementary or high school students
Lead individual and group sessions centered on mental health, resilience, and positive coping strategies
Collaborate with staff in professional learning, and help implement positive behavior programs school-wide
Adapt support approaches to meet the evolving needs of classrooms and buildings
Participate in team meetings and contribute to the ongoing development of school mental health initiatives
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or equivalent (Bachelor's not accepted for this role)
Active and appropriate Michigan licensure through LARA, or eligibility to obtain it
Accepted credentials include: Licensed Master's Level Social Worker, School Social Worker, or Psychologist
MDE credentialed School Psychologist
Licensed/limited licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Counselor (with required supervision if limited licensed)
School Counselor License (SCL), Michigan Teaching Certificate with School Counselor (NT) endorsement, Preliminary or Temporary School Counselor Credentials (with a plan to meet full licensing requirements within 24 months)
Commitment to supporting youth in a school setting and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
Benefit from a supportive, mission-driven environment where your expertise is valued and your work directly shapes students' lives. You'll be welcomed into a dedicated group of professionals passionate about student success and wellbeing.
If you are driven to make a difference and meet all licensing and educational requirements, apply today to take the next step in your professional journey!
Worksite address
lake orion, MI, 48360, US
Who can apply
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