School-Based Social Worker | Davison, Michigan

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a meaningful contract opportunity where your expertise as a mental health professional will support the social and emotional well-being of elementary students. You'll work directly with general education students both individually and in groups, providing vital social-emotional support and collaborating with school staff to establish positive behavioral programs or professional learning initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree required—client will not consider bachelor’s-level candidates
• Valid LARA license (visit the Michigan LARA website for licensing details)
• One of the following credentials:
  • Licensed master’s level psychologist or social worker
  • Limited licensed master’s level psychologist or social worker (with appropriate supervision)
  • MDE credentialed master’s level school psychologist
  • Licensed master’s level marriage and family therapist
  • Licensed master’s level (or limited licensed) professional counselor (with corresponding supervision)
  • School Counselor License, Michigan Teaching Certificate (with school counselor endorsement), Preliminary or Temporary School Counselor License (with agreement to pursue full licensure)
• Experience working with students in a school setting is strongly preferred

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver individual and group social-emotional support to elementary students
• Support classrooms and buildings in promoting positive behavior and mental health
• Guide and collaborate with educators to implement evidence-based strategies
• Participate in professional learning to continually develop your practice

As part of this school-based contract, you’ll have the chance to make a direct impact on students and staff, foster inclusion, and help promote a healthy school climate in an elementary setting.

Take your passion for student mental health to the next level—submit your application today to play an instrumental role in young lives. Interviews and offers move quickly for the right candidate!

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