Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, active Social Worker license and minimum 1+ years School Social Work experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An opportunity is available for a mental health specialist to support K-12 students within a school district in Waterford, MI. This contract position for the current school year focuses on providing social-emotional support directly to general education students, both individually and in group settings. The role also involves collaborating to implement positive behavior programs and facilitating professional learning within classrooms and school buildings.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering social-emotional interventions to students in general education.
- Supporting classroom staff through the development and implementation of positive behavior strategies.
- Participating in professional learning activities aimed at promoting student well-being.
- Collaborating with school personnel to create supportive environments for student success.
Qualified candidates must possess a masters degree and hold one of the following credentials or licenses:
- Licensed or limited licensed masters level social worker (LMSW) or school social worker.
- Licensed or limited licensed masters level psychologist or school psychologist.
- Licensed masters level marriage and family therapist.
- Licensed masters level professional counselor or limited licensed equivalent under supervision.
- School Counselor License (SCL), Michigan Teaching Certificate with School Counselor endorsement, Preliminary School Counselor Credential (PSCC), or Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL) with plans to obtain counseling licensure within 24 months.
- Licensed bachelor-level social worker currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a masters program to pursue LMSW or LLMSW licensure within two years.
This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on student mental health in a collaborative educational environment. The assignment is based in Waterford, MI, and is expected to cover the current academic year.
Qualified professionals interested in this mental health specialist role are encouraged to apply to advance their career in educational mental health services.
