School-Based Mental Health Specialist — Detroit

The Stepping Stones Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Health and wellness programs

Spread Pay Plan

Professional development

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Professional to join our full-time school-based team. You will provide individual, group, and family mental health support to students, collaborating with educators and families to promote well-being and academic success.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology and MI licensure; strong communication and trauma-informed practices are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field is required.
• Licensed in Michigan (MI) as a counselor or social worker is required.
• Experience with children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
• Experience in school-based, pediatric, or community mental health settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, and social-emotional learning is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family-focused mental health support services as appropriate.
• Conduct assessments and assist in identifying student mental health and behavioral needs.
• Develop and implement intervention plans to support student well-being and success.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and behavioral support services as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to address student needs.
• Support social-emotional learning initiatives and positive behavioral interventions.
• Participate in student support meetings, IEP/504 meetings, and other planning processes as needed.
• Connect students and families with community resources and support services.
• Maintain timely documentation, case notes, and compliance records.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field

MI licensed counselor / MI SW licensure

Experience with children, adolescents, and families

School-based, pediatric, community mental health experience

Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, SEL

Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Professional to join our full-time school-based team. You will provide individual, group, and family mental health support to students, collaborating with educators and families to promote well-being and academic success.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology and MI licensure; strong communication and trauma-informed practices are required.