Mental Health Therapist - School Programs

School Mental Health Therapist
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | Follows School Calendar
Note: Summer hours may be limited or unavailable based on staffing needs and program scheduling.
Location: Muskegon, MI

Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, and integrated health services to the residents of Muskegon County. We offer a mission-driven workplace where your expertise makes a real impact-supported by a collaborative team that values professional growth. As a School Mental Health Therapist or Counselor, you'll work in a supportive elementary school environment, helping young students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Perks & Benefits Include:

• A rewarding and meaningful practice setting
• Supportive, team-based work culture
• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Continuing education support (time & funding)
• Company-paid license renewal
• Potential for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
• Vendor discounts

What You'll Do:

1. Provide individual and group counseling to children and adolescents.
2. Collaborate with school staff and HCC's provider team to support mental health needs.
3. Deliver consultation, education, and training to school staff as needed.
4. Coordinate behavioral and mental health services for effective care delivery.
5. Accurately document clinical notes in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
6. Offer evidence-based patient education in individual and classroom settings.
7. Make appropriate referrals to internal and external support services.

Qualifications:

1. Master's degree from an accredited behavioral/mental health program
2. Active, unrestricted Michigan license as an LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LLP or equivalent
3. CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
4. Experience in Play Therapy preferred, especially for elementary-aged children
5. Clinical experience diagnosing and treating mental health conditions
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
8. Commitment to confidentiality and cultural sensitivity