Mental Health Professional

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

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Mental Health Professional | Full-Time | K-12 | Licensed and Limited-Licensed Clinicians Welcome

About the Opportunity

Are you a compassionate, student-centered clinician who wants to see your work make a difference in students' daily lives? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Professional to support the emotional, behavioral, and mental well-being of K-12 students. You'll provide direct therapeutic support (Tier 2 and Tier 3) as well as Tier 1 social-emotional learning lessons, working side by side with school teams to help students thrive.

• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, on a school-year schedule
• Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based, K-12
• Sites: Support at 1-2 school sites
• Resources: Access to therapy materials and assessment tools
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and behavior support for general education students
• Deliver Tier 1 social-emotional learning lessons and Tier 2 and Tier 3 therapeutic services within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework
• Collaborate with school staff to deliver tiered mental health interventions
• Facilitate mental health screenings, referral coordination, and case consultation
• Document services and track student progress in line with grant and compliance requirements
• Submit Medicaid billing for student services through the school's electronic health records platform
• Take part in school-based team meetings, family engagement, and professional development
• Coordinate care and referrals with internal teams and community-based partners
• Protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active mental health professional license issued by the State of Michigan: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Limited License Master Social Worker (LLMSW)
• Experience providing individual and group counseling
• Familiarity with MTSS and school-based behavioral health frameworks
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school teams, families, and community partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
• Authorization to work in the United States

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working onsite and in person in a school
• Supporting students across all three tiers of support
• Teaching social-emotional learning lessons
• Working with school staff, families, and community partners
• Working a defined school-year assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• School-based experience
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
• Experience with mental health screenings and referral coordination
• Experience with Medicaid billing and documentation
• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a School Social Worker, School Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Hands-on school-based work with a consistent weekday schedule
• Work alongside school teams who value your clinical expertise
• Build experience across all three tiers of student support
• Support at just one or two school sites
• Evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful school-based mental health professionals are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.