School-Based Mental Health Specialist-Les Cheneaux Schools

LMAS District Health Department; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Job summary

LMAS District Health Department is seeking a school-based Mental Health Specialist to independently provide on-site comprehensive mental health services from mild to moderate severity within the Les Cheneaux Community Schools.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and be licensed in Michigan as an LMSW or LPC, with experience in intake, risk assessment, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s level degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Shall be licensed to practice in Michigan as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Experience providing confidential intake, risk assessment and treatment planning for children/adolescents/young adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site comprehensive mental health services from mild to moderate severity.
• Independently deliver evidence-based treatment within the school setting.
• Collaborate with community resources and school staff to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Skills

Intake assessment

Risk assessment

Treatment planning

Evidence-based therapy

Community collaboration

Education

Master's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

LMAS District Health Department is accepting applications for a school-based Mental Health
Specialist to independently provide on-site comprehensive mental health services from mild to
moderate severity, working within the Les Cheneaux Community Schools. This position is full-
time with benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing confidential intake,
risk assessment, treatment planning and evidence-based treatment delivery to children,
adolescents and young adults. The successful candidate will work closely and collaborate with
community resources (health providers, school staff, etc.) as appropriate to develop a
comprehensive treatment plan in effort to meet individual and/or family needs.
Requirements: Must hold a minimum of a Master’s level degree in an appropriate discipline and
shall be licensed to practice in Michigan as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed
Professional Counselor.

LMAS District Health Department
Attn: Human Resources
14150 Hamilton Lake Rd.
Newberry, MI 49868