School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Michigan Association of School Boards; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

Job summary

Muskegon Public Schools seeks a School-Based Mental Health Clinician for the 2026/2027 academic year, serving Marquette, Bunker, and Oakview Elementary locations. Reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction or designee.

Position is grant-funded and offers a comprehensive benefits package with retirement options. Qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field and a Michigan license or eligibility, plus experience in school settings and strong communication and collaboration

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid or working towards a valid Michigan license in a related field.
• Experience in a school setting or with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description.

Skills

Experience in school setting

Evidence-based interventions

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Valid Michigan license in related field

Job description

Deadline: November 20, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Salary range: $53,887-$78,454

2026-2027

Job Posting ID: 109

Posting Type: External/Internal

Posting Date: October 20, 2026

Position: School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Classification: MCTEA

Location: Marquette, Bunker, and Oakview Elementary

Reports to: Director of Curriculum and Instruction or Designee

Internal Deadline: October 24, 2026

External Deadline: October 29, 2026

Position Available: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Valid or working towards a valid Michigan license in a related field.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a school setting or with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting students and the ability to provide evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

See attached job description

Salary/Benefits:

• Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule.Grant funded, one (1) year position. Starting salary range $53,887.00-$75,454.00.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage offered.
• Eligible for Michigan ORS retirement plan for public school employees.
• Paid time off includes ten (1) sick leave day, seventy two (72) hours of ESTA leave, three (3) personal days, and two (2) professional improvement days.

*** This position is supported either partially or fully through grant funding. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of such funding. If the grant funding is reduced, discontinued, or eliminated, the position may be reduced or eliminated accordingly.