Licensed Social Worker, School Clinic
INSIGHT Surgical Hospital
Location
Coldwater, Michigan
Quick overview
The Licensed Social Worker functions as the primary mental health provider at school tele-health clinics, preparing social assessments and working to restore students to optimum social functioning. Responsibilities include conducting crisis interventions, developing treatment plans, and coordinating mental/emotional treatment sources for students and families.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include a Master's degree from a Council of Social Work Education accredited school and one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting. Candidates must possess strong observational and assessment skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to cope with adolescents at varying emotional levels.
Job description
School-Based Mental Health Provider (LMSW / LLMSW / LPC / LLPC / MFT / Limited License Accepted)
Position Title
School-Based Mental Health Provider Location: Michigan Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: School Wellness Program Director / Clinical Supervisor
Position Summary
The School Wellness Program (SWP) is seeking a compassionate and qualified mental health professional to provide comprehensive school-based mental health services to students. Services include prevention, intervention, assessment, referral coordination, and individual and group counseling in a school setting.
This position supports the emotional, behavioral, and social well-being of students while collaborating with school staff, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- The School-Based Mental Health Provider will deliver comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents experiencing mild to moderate behavioral health needs. Services shall include:
- Mental health services provided by a master’s level mental health professional.
- Provide comprehensive mental health services including prevention, intervention, crisis response, and referrals for services not available onsite.
- Deliver individual and group therapy services to students with appropriate consent.
- Provide confidential minor-consented mental health services in accordance with Michigan state and federal law.
- Conduct mental health screenings, assessments, and treatment planning.
- Prevention and intervention services addressing emotional, behavioral, and social concerns.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and records.
- Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community agencies to support student success.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and school wellness initiatives.
- Assist with behavioral interventions, crisis management, and care coordination.
- Promote trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices within the school environment.
- Comprehensive health screenings, risk assessments, and anticipatory guidance as appropriate.
- Education and support for students and families regarding mental health concerns and available resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must possess
- A minimum master’s degree in an appropriate behavioral health discipline, including:
- Social Work (MSW)
- Counseling
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Psychology
- Current
- Michigan licensure or limited licensure in one of the following:
- LMSW or LLMSW
- LPC or LLPC
- LMFT or Limited Licensed MFT
- Licensed Psychologist or Limited License Psychologist
- Supervision Requirements
- Fully licensed clinicians must participate in clinical supervision as required by agency policy.
- Providers holding limited licensure must receive clinical supervision in accordance with Michigan licensure laws and regulations.
- Supervision for limited license providers will be provided by a fully licensed clinician of the same discipline while completing hours toward full licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children, adolescents, or families.
- Experience in school-based or community mental health settings.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and adolescent development.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Clinical supervision provided for limited license professionals
- School calendar schedule opportunities
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
Working Conditions Personal Protective Equipment
- N/A
- Physical
- Demands: Clinical patient care environment with possible exposure to transmittable disease. Fast paced, changing environment. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver (pushing/pulling/lifting) the weight of patients. Ability to walk the equivalent of 2 miles per day. Ability to sit for periods of time The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.
- Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law. Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer
