School Based Mental Health Therapist

School Based Mental Health Therapist

Menominee County ISD Menominee, MI Full-time Education

Posted on May 06, 2025

TITLE: School Based Mental Health Therapist (200 day contract)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold appropriate Michigan certification and/or credentials as outlined by the Michigan Department of Licensing And Regulatory Affairs (LARA). This includes licensure as a master's level Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Psychologist, BCBA, or a licensed Psychiatrist.

SALARY: Excellent salary & benefit package. Commensurate with education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2025

START DATE: 2025-26 School Year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist school personnel in identifying appropriate student referrals and understanding the role of the school based mental health therapist

Triage referrals to prioritize interventions

Possess sound clinical judgment of mental health interventions

Knowledge of child development

Secure necessary consent for treatment

Provide individual and group mental health interventions for students as appropriate

Act as a liaison between school, community partners, and families to secure needed services for eligible students

Knowledge of, and active participation in, emergency response practices, crisis intervention, and de escalation strategies

Knowledge of Michigan Mental Health Code

Participate in school intervention and student study teams

Provide and promote sound mental health interventions, guidance, referrals, and initiatives

Timely submission of all required documentation including Medicaid billing

Collect data to evaluate student progress and program effectiveness

Regular communication with parents, school staff, and community partners

Upon request, provide professional learning and consultative services to local educational staff

Provide non violent crisis intervention training (Handle With Care) to school staff as assigned

Be student centered and advocate for all students

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain confidentiality

Regular and reliable attendance

Daily travel

Understand and embrace the inclusion of all students

Possess valid driver's license and maintain all required professional licensure

Pass all required background checks

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to multitask and complete assigned tasks with and without direct supervision

Ability to integrate technology into everyday work flow

Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with students, school staff, families, and community partners

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and provide and/or recommend appropriate clinical interventions

Practice safe work habits; Adapt to frequent changes in work environment

Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds, frequent walking, standing, sitting, going up/down stairs

Occasional home visits to provide services and/or obtain information to assist with evaluations

Occasional irregular or extended work hours to meet multiple demands, training, and services

Carry out the mission and values of the MC-ISD

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with Employee Contract.

Menominee County ISD

Menominee , MI