School Social Worker

Elevate Therapy Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Therapy Company in Lansing, MI is seeking a School Social Worker to join our clinician-owned team. This full-time, on-site role provides direct in-person counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional support to students within a collaborative school environment.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized intervention plans, participate in IEP meetings, coordinate family resources, and document progress while upholding ethical standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Appropriate Michigan licensure and eligibility to work as a School Social Worker in Michigan.
• Experience providing social-emotional, behavioral, and counseling support to students in a school setting.
• Knowledge of special education processes, including IEPs, evaluations, documentation, and school-based service delivery.
• Ability to conduct assessments, develop individualized interventions, and support students with a range of social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with educators, families, caregivers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, time-management, and organizational skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to work in person in the Lansing, Michigan area and provide compassionate, inclusive, student-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, in-person services to students, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional support.
• Conduct assessments, develop and implement intervention plans, and monitor student progress in collaboration with educators and multidisciplinary teams.
• Actively engage families and caregivers, coordinate community resources, and participate in IEP and other school-based meetings to support student success.
• Maintain clear documentation, adhere to ethical and legal standards, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school climate.

Skills

MSW degree

Michigan licensure

IEP knowledge

Collaboration skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Elevate Therapy Company is a clinician-owned practice dedicated to supporting the well-being of students and the therapists who serve them. The company provides personalized, engaging, in-person therapy that highlights each child’s strengths and potential, while fostering meaningful collaboration with families, caregivers, educators, and multidisciplinary teams. Elevate is committed to creating inclusive, nurturing environments where children can grow, connect, and participate confidently in their communities through individualized, evidence-based practices. With impactful school partnerships across the United States, Elevate Therapy continues to build a passionate team of therapists focused on elevating student success, one connection, one community, and one child at a time.

Role Description

The School Social Worker is a full-time, on-site role located in Lansing, MI. In this role, the social worker will provide direct, in-person services to students, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional support. The position involves conducting assessments, developing and implementing intervention plans, and monitoring student progress in collaboration with educators and multidisciplinary teams. The social worker will actively engage families and caregivers, coordinate community resources, and participate in IEP and other school-based meetings to support student success. Additional responsibilities include maintaining clear documentation, adhering to ethical and legal standards, and contributing to a positive, inclusive school climate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Appropriate Michigan licensure and eligibility to work as a School Social Worker in Michigan.
• Experience providing social-emotional, behavioral, and counseling support to students in a school setting,.
• Knowledge of special education processes, including IEPs, evaluations, documentation, and school-based service delivery.
• Ability to conduct assessments, develop individualized interventions, and support students with a range of social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with educators, families, caregivers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, time-management, and organizational skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to work in person in the Lansing, Michigan area and provide compassionate, inclusive, student-centered support.