School-Based Mental Health Specialist-Manistique

LMAS District Health Department; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

LMAS District Health Department is seeking a school-based Mental Health Specialist to provide on-site services at Manistique Middle and High School. The role covers intake, risk assessments, and evidence-based treatment for children and young adults, working within a collaborative network of health providers and school staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in social work or counseling and is licensed to practice in Michigan (LMSW or LPC).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and Michigan licensure as LMSW or LPC.
• Experience in confidential intake, risk assessment and treatment planning.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide on-site comprehensive mental health services from mild to moderate severity in Manistique Middle and High School.
• Perform confidential intake, risk assessment and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based treatments to children, adolescents and young adults.
• Collaborate with health providers, school staff and community resources to meet needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensed in Michigan as LMSW or LPC

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 Manistique Middle and High School. 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.