Travel Social Worker | Lapeer, Michigan

Take your career on an adventure as a travel Mental Health Specialist near scenic Lapeer, MI. If you value variety, flexibility, and diverse professional experiences, this travel assignment offers an exciting pathway to support students’ well-being—while enjoying travel-specific advantages like non-taxable stipends, travel coordination, health benefits, 401(k) participation, and the security of steady assignments.

Located in the heart of Michigan, Lapeer provides travelers with a unique blend of small-town charm and beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy the welcoming community, explore local parks, and discover outdoor recreation along lakes and trails while making a positive impact on area schools. Working in new environments gives you the perfect stage to exchange best practices with education teams, enhance your clinical toolkit, and expand your experience with varied populations. Your time off can be filled with enriching local adventures and opportunities to recharge in a peaceful setting.

You’ll work directly with students in either an elementary or high school, providing essential social-emotional support, leading individual and group interventions, and collaborating on schoolwide mental health initiatives. This is a fantastic chance for adaptable, master’s prepared social workers, counselors, psychologists, or marriage and family therapists to broaden their impact and resume.

Desired Background:

• Master’s degree (required for all positions)
• Active LARA license or eligibility (as outlined by Michigan’s guidelines)
• Relevant credentials: LMSW, LLMSW (under supervision), LPC, LLPC (under supervision), School Psychologist, or appropriate School Counselor/Credential
• Experience in school-based or youth mental health preferred

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver social-emotional support in individual and group formats to general education students
• Assist classrooms or entire school buildings with professional learning, positive behavior programs, and broader support initiatives
• Engage collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families

Benefits & Perks:

• Non-taxable stipends for travel professionals
• Assistance with travel arrangements
• Health insurance, retirement (401k), and ongoing employment options for job stability
• Networking and professional growth through exposure to diverse school settings

If you meet the qualifications and are energized to make a difference in a new community, take the next step! Apply today to begin your travel journey and experience professional growth and adventure in Lapeer, MI.