School-Based Social Worker - Lake Orion, Michigan

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!