Impactful School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Northwest Michigan Health Services; Brookside (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA employer contribution

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Continuing education support

Licenses renewals paid

NHSC loan repayment opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to join our school-based team at Traverse City Area Public Schools West Middle School in Traverse City, Michigan.

The position focuses on delivering counseling to students within a Patient-Centered Medical Home model and a collaborative school-based setting. The ideal candidate will provide individual, family, and group counseling, conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments, and develop treatment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Michigan licensure as LMSW/LLMSW, LPC/LLPC, LMFT, or equivalent.
• Experience in community-based, healthcare, or school settings preferred.
• Experience with children and adolescents preferred.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ethical practice, confidentiality, and culturally responsive care.
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to students.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings, assessments, and diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term behavioral health support.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and community partners to coordinate care.
• Connect students and families with community resources and support services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and meetings.
• Provide behavioral health consultation, education, and support to school personnel.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to join our school-based team at Traverse City Area Public Schools West Middle School in Traverse City, Michigan.

The position focuses on delivering counseling to students within a Patient-Centered Medical Home model and a collaborative school-based setting. The ideal candidate will provide individual, family, and group counseling, conduct behavioral health screenings and assessments, and develop treatment