Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
The Stepping Stones Group
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The Stepping Stones Group in Detroit, MI is seeking compassionate Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals to join our full-time school-based team. You will support students' mental health and behavioral success while helping create positive learning environments across elementary and middle schools, onsite, with a spread pay plan.
You will collaborate with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to provide counseling, crisis support, and data-driven interventions during the
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or a related field
- Valid Michigan mental health professional license: Licensed Social Worker, Limited License Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Experience working with children and adolescents in educational or clinical settings
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, crisis response, and social-emotional learning practices
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
- Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
- Authorization to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Deliver Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavioral health supports to students
- Provide early intervention, referrals, diagnosis, and treatment as needed
- Collaborate with existing school staff to support and enhance behavioral health services
- Integrate into schools and extend current programs through your clinical expertise
- Offer services grounded in research, best practices, and cultural responsiveness
- Follow district guidelines and FERPA requirements for student confidentiality
- Consult with student support teams and other stakeholders in the best interest of each student
- Take part in internal and external care coordination and service management
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Job description
The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day
Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!
The Stepping Stones Group is seeking compassionate and experienced Licensed Behavioral Health Professionals to join our full-time school-based team in Detroit, MI. This rewarding opportunity allows you to support students' mental health, emotional well-being, and behavioral success while helping create positive learning environments that promote academic achievement and personal growth. We have multiple full-time openings.
You'll collaborate with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to provide counseling, behavioral interventions, crisis support, and mental health services that address barriers to learning. You'll work in person at elementary and middle schools, extending the programs already in place with your clinical expertise.
- Pay:$48-$50 per hour, with a Spread Pay Plan for consistent income throughout the year
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, following the school-year calendar
- Setting: Onsite, school-based, elementary and middle school
- Resources: Therapy materials and supplies, assessments and protocols, and a district-provided laptop
- Relocation: Assistance available for qualified candidates
- Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
- Employment type: W-2
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Deliver Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 behavioral health supports to students
- Provide early intervention, referrals, diagnosis, and treatment as needed
- Collaborate with existing school staff to support and enhance behavioral health services
- Integrate into schools and extend current programs through your clinical expertise
- Offer services grounded in research, best practices, and cultural responsiveness
- Follow district guidelines and FERPA requirements for student confidentiality
- Consult with student support teams and other stakeholders in the best interest of each student
- Take part in internal and external care coordination and service management
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, or a related field
- Valid Michigan mental health professional license: Licensed Social Worker, Limited License Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Experience working with children and adolescents in educational or clinical settings
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, crisis response, and social-emotional learning practices
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
- Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Working with students across a wide range of behavioral health needs
- Providing support at all three tiers, from prevention to intensive treatment
- Working alongside existing school staff and programs
- Responding to students in crisis
- Working onsite and in person
- School-based, behavioral health, pediatric, or community mental health experience
- Familiarity with MTSS and school-based behavioral health frameworks
- Experience with early intervention and care coordination
- Experience working with diverse communities, with cultural responsiveness
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Experience as a School-Based Therapist, School Social Worker, School Counselor, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, Professional Counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist is highly valued.
- Use your license in a hands-on school role with a consistent weekday schedule
- Extend existing school programs with your clinical expertise
- Enjoy a Spread Pay Plan for consistent income throughout the year
- Receive relocation assistance if you qualify
- Work with the therapy materials, assessments, and laptop you need
- Follow a school calendar, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
- Competitive pay of $48-$50 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health and wellness programs
- Spread Pay Plan for consistent income throughout the year
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Access to clinical resources, tools, and professional support
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Successful school-based behavioral health professionals are compassionate, collaborative, and culturally responsive. They build trust with students quickly, work well with school teams, deliver services with fidelity, document carefully, and keep each student's wellbeing at the center of every decision.
We believe student success starts with strong emotional and mental well-being. Our team provides high-quality behavioral and mental health services that empower students to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their goals. We support our professionals with the resources, mentorship, and career development opportunities they need to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students, families, and school communities.
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