Michigan School Social Worker | Full-Time Position

Clarifi Staffing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarifi Staffing is seeking a compassionate Michigan School Social Worker for a full-time, campus-based role in Lansing. You will advocate for student success by addressing social, emotional, and behavioral barriers to learning.

In collaboration with families, educators, and administrators, you will help create a positive school culture where every child can thrive. This position requires an MSW and state approval, with strong crisis-management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited institution and MDE School Social Worker approval (or eligibility).
• Strong crisis-management and intervention skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaboration with students, families, educators and school professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations.
• Deliver individual and small-group counseling sessions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to design social-emotional and behavioral plans.
• Guide the IEP process with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate care with teachers, families and community agencies.
• Maintain precise documentation to monitor student milestones.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling (individual & group)

IEP collaboration

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Documentation & data tracking

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Michigan School Social Worker approval

Job description

Michigan School Social Worker | Full-Time Position

Posted On 11/12/2026

Job Information

Education

City Lansing

State/Province Michigan

48906

Job Description

Campus-Based | Full School Year

We are seeking a compassionate, student-focused School Social Worker for a full-time, campus-based role within a premier Michigan school district. In this vital position, you will advocate for student success by addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral barriers that impact learning.

As an essential member of the student services team, you will collaborate with families, educators, and administrators to cultivate a positive school culture where every child can thrive.

Role at a Glance:

• Crisis Response: Deliver immediate, skilled crisis intervention and support during high-stress situations.
• Direct Clinical Support: Deliver impactful individual and small-group counseling sessions tailored to student needs.
• Assessments & Interventions: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to design targeted social-emotional and behavioral plans.
• IEP Collaboration: Provide clinical insights during multidisciplinary team consultations and actively guide the IEP process.
• Care Coordination: Partner with teachers, families, and community agencies to streamline essential support services.
• Compliant Tracking: Maintain precise, detailed documentation to monitor and report student milestone development.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution and possess valid Michigan Department of Education (MDE) School Social Worker approval or verified eligibility to obtain state certification before employment. Qualified applicants should demonstrate strong crisis-management and intervention skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, and other school professionals.