School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist - School Based Health Center

Family Health Care; Baldwin Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

No on-call responsibilities

Year-round schedule

PSLF eligibility

In-house clinical supervision

Job summary

Family Health Care is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Therapist (LMSW/LLMSW, LPC/LLPC, LMFT) for Baldwin Middle School in Baldwin, MI. This full-time, year-round role provides behavioral health services to youth in a school setting within an integrated care team.

The position emphasizes prevention, intervention, and coordination of care for ages 5–21, with in-house supervision for those pursuing full licensure and PSLF/loan repayment support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Current Michigan licensure as LMSW/LLMSW, LPC/LLPC, or LMFT.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to children and adolescents ages 5–21 in a School-Based Health Center.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Deliver individual and group interventions as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with school staff, medical providers, and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Master’s in Counseling

Master’s in Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

School-Based Mental Health Therapist – School-Based Health Center (LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LMFT)

No Weekends | No On-Call | Full-Time | Year-Round

Location: Baldwin Middle School/Baldwin, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Family Health Care is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Therapist to join our School-Based Health Center team at Baldwin Elementary School in Baldwin, Michigan.

This full-time, year-round position provides comprehensive behavioral health services to children and adolescents within a school setting. As part of an integrated healthcare team, you will collaborate with medical providers and support staff to help improve access to behavioral health services through prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment planning, referral, and follow-up care for youth ages 5–21.

Join a team dedicated to improving the physical, emotional, and behavioral health of children and adolescents!

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Family Health Care is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and state and federal loan repayment programs.

Why Join Family Health Care?

Work-Life Balance

• No weekends
• No on‑call responsibilities
• Consistent daytime schedule

Professional Growth & Support

• In‑house clinical supervision for LLMSW and LLPC clinicians pursuing full licensure
• Peer consultation and support
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Professional license fee reimbursement
• Employer‑paid malpractice insurance

Collaborative Care Environment

• Work as part of an integrated School-Based Health Center team
• Collaborate with medical providers and support staff
• Opportunity to provide coordinated, whole‑person care for youth and families

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn a quarterly retention bonus based on established organizational criteria
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive behavioral health services to children and adolescents ages 5–21 within a School-Based Health Center
• Conduct behavioral health screenings, assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions
• Deliver evidence‑based individual, and group interventions as appropriate
• Support youth experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns through prevention, intervention, education, referral, and care coordination
• Collaborate with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community partners to promote positive health outcomes
• Participate in health promotion, prevention, and outreach activities within the school and community
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Comply with professional, ethical, and mandated reporting requirements
• Contribute as an active member of an integrated multidisciplinary care team

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in:

• Social Work
• Counseling
• Marriage and Family Therapy

• Current Michigan licensure as:

• LMSW or LLMSW
• LPC or LLPC
• LMFT

• Effective communication, organizational, and time management skills

Family Health Care welcomes applications from both experienced clinicians and limited‑license professionals working toward full licensure.

Preferred

• Experience providing evidence‑based behavioral health services to children and adolescents
• Experience in school‑based, outpatient, integrated care, or community behavioral health settings

About Family Health Care

Family Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving access to high‑quality healthcare throughout West Michigan. Through our partnership with Baldwin Community Schools, we help improve access to mental health services for children and adolescents in rural Michigan communities.

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.