School-Based Therapist — Flexible Hours + Hiring Bonus

ADP, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring and Retention Bonus

DHHS loan forgiveness programs

Health insurance

403 B

Life insurance

Short term disability

Generous paid time off

12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

Employee events and training

Job summary

Family Service & Children’s Aid is seeking School Based Therapists to support Townsend Elementary. The role involves individual and group therapy for students, collaboration with families, and school staff development to promote positive mental health.

The agency covers CAD for trauma-informed care, offers supervision, and supports ongoing training through state conferences; a flexible schedule with a strong team approach is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related profession, with State of Michigan licensure.
• Experience as therapist working with children, teens, and/or adults. Experience in trauma, mental health and substance use, preferred.
• Training in DBT, TF-CBT, Bounce Back, and/or CBITS or willing to obtain training in these evidence-based models (agency covers costs and provides supervision)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health services to youth in an elementary school; individual and group therapy.
• Work with parents to help their student improve mental health.
• Engage in school activities focused on positive mental health and wellness.
• Provide professional development opportunities for school staff.
• Provide interventions aligned with multitier system and PBIS in the school.
• Collaborate with Principals, Social Workers, Behavioral Interventionist, and paraprofessionals with clinical support from FSCA.
• Support a State Funded program at Townsend Elementary and participate in state conferences.

Skills

Behavioral health

Humor

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

MSW or related field

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Family Service & Children’s Aid is seeking School Based Therapists to support Townsend Elementary. The role involves individual and group therapy for students, collaboration with families, and school staff development to promote positive mental health.

The agency covers CAD for trauma-informed care, offers supervision, and supports ongoing training through state conferences; a flexible schedule with a strong team approach is emphasized.