Mental Health Clinician

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 47,854 - 94,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide assessment, intervention and ongoing therapy to students. The role emphasizes social-emotional learning and coordination with school staff and community agencies.

The position is full-time at the Straight Elementary Building in Grand Rapids, MI, with a $1000 sign-on bonus for new GREA employees starting in the first semester. Salary range shown below and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and licensure required.
• Demonstrates use of technology for work and therapy sessions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature.
• Thorough knowledge of psychological assessment practices.
• Communicates effectively with scholars, staff and families.
• Maintains documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed.
• Complete psycho-social risk assessments.
• Collaborate with community agencies for care coordination.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers to support positive classroom practices.
• Document and bill services; maintain records.

Skills

Tech for therapy

Literature analysis

Psychological assessment

Multicultural communication

Reports & correspondence

Clear communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology

Licensed or limited license in social work, counseling, or psychology

Job description

Mental Health Clinician

Grand Rapids Public Schools Straight Elementary Building - Grand Rapids, Michigan

This position is posted for Grand Rapids Public School District and Kent ISD.

Job Details

Job ID: 5840274

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

$1000 Sign-On Bonus for new GREA Employees who start during the first semester of the school year.

Perform essential job functions and reasonable accommodations may be made to assist employees with disabilities. Employees may be required to perform duties beyond those spelled out but considered incidental.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

Department: Community and Student Affairs

Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

Wage: Determined by the collective bargaining agreement and a comprehensive benefits package

Direct Supervisor: Director of Behavioral Health Services

JOB SUMMARY

The mental health provider delivers assessment, intervention services, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapy to improve scholars' emotional, behavioral, and mental health. The provider promotes social-emotional learning by developing and implementing wellness activities and coordinates with community agencies and school staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works alongside school counselors and administrators to deliver crisis intervention services to scholars as needed.
• Completes scholar psycho-social risk assessments.
• Collaborates with community agencies for care coordination.
• Implements therapeutic interventions based on evidence-based practices.
• Complies with district, state, and federal policies, including privacy laws.
• Supports staff in developing goals and objectives.
• Conducts classroom and small group social skills building sessions.
• Maintains documentation within established time limits.
• Conducts group and individual therapy sessions.
• Collaborates with teachers to support positive classroom practices.
• Communicates clearly with staff and scholars in stressful situations.
• Complies with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Participates in meetings directed by the Behavioral Health Program Manager.
• Documents and bills services as needed.
• Uses technology tools for scholar self-management.
• Works on school initiatives supporting intervention strategies.
• Conferences with parents and district staff as needed.
• Participates in special projects or committees as assigned.
• Establishes communication systems between social worker, teachers, and parents.
• Engages in professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology.
• Fully licensed or limited license in social work, counseling, or psychology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates use of technology for work and therapy sessions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature.
• Thorough knowledge of psychological assessment practices.
• Effectively works in a multicultural environment and bridges language/cultural barriers.
• Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Presents information effectively and responds to questions from administrators and staff.
• Interprets instructions in various formats.
• Applies current research to sessions.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with scholars, peers, parents, and community.
• Communicates clearly in written and oral form.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment, and mental functions described are representative of those required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616-819-2022 or [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,854 to $94,408 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

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