K-12 School-Based Mental Health Clinician (MTSS)

The Stepping Stones Group; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Professional to support K-12 students’ emotional and mental wellbeing. You will provide direct therapy (Tier 2/3) and Tier 1 SEL lessons, collaborating with school teams to help students thrive.

Onsite, full-time, 37.5 hours per week under a school-year schedule. Immediate start through end of 2026-27. W-2 employment with access to therapy materials and grant-based programs.

Qualifications

• Active mental health license in Michigan (LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LLMSW) required.
• Experience providing individual and group counseling.
• Familiarity with MTSS and school-based behavioral health frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative with school teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavior support.
• Deliver Tier 1 SEL lessons and Tier 2/3 therapeutic services within MTSS.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement tiered mental health interventions.
• Coordinate care, screenings, referrals, and documentation; ensure FERPA compliance.

Skills

Group counseling

Individual counseling

MTSS familiarity

Collaboration with school teams

Communication skills

Education

LMFT/LPC/LMSW/LLMSW license

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Professional to support K-12 students’ emotional and mental wellbeing. You will provide direct therapy (Tier 2/3) and Tier 1 SEL lessons, collaborating with school teams to help students thrive.

Onsite, full-time, 37.5 hours per week under a school-year schedule. Immediate start through end of 2026-27. W-2 employment with access to therapy materials and grant-based programs.