School-Based Adolescent Mental Health Counselor

Grand Traverse Co; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vehicle allowed for travel

Job summary

Grand Traverse County Health Department is seeking a Licensed Master’s Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to provide school-based mental health counseling for adolescents at Traverse City West High School. The role involves individual, family and group therapies, with travel as needed and a requirement for strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate holds a MSW, LPC, or related license in Michigan, with relevant experience supporting teens and families within community or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum one year experience as a Social Worker, LPC, or MFT with service to families.
• Minimum three to five years providing counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention services.
• Minimum one to two years of experience working with adolescents preferably in a community based or school linked/based clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services of mental health including social, emotional, physical and mental impairments; diagnosis; treatment planning; and psychotherapy.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling as needed.
• Provide services to individuals, their families, and in group therapy as needed.
• May also provide educational presentations to groups about mental health.
• Acts as a health advocate for individuals, families and the community.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains clinical and billing records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Complies with privacy and security laws (HIPAA) and policies.
• Collaborates with other providers and agencies to coordinate care.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

One year experience as Social Worker, LPC, or MFT

Three to five years counseling/therapy/crisis intervention

Experience with adolescents in community or school setting

Job description

Grand Traverse County Health Department is seeking a Licensed Master’s Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to provide school-based mental health counseling for adolescents at Traverse City West High School. The role involves individual, family and group therapies, with travel as needed and a requirement for strong interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate holds a MSW, LPC, or related license in Michigan, with relevant experience supporting teens and families within community or