School Mental Health Therapist / Counselor

School Mental Health Therapist or Counselor

School Calendar Year: Full-time

(Possible reduced days/hours in the summer - will be assessed on an annual basis)

Job Location: School Setting

Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides compassionate, quality, integrated health services to the residents of Muskegon County. In this position, the therapist will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling to children and adolescents in a school setting. The therapist will also provide consultation and training to the provider team, as well as direct patient care in the areas of behavioral and mental health. The therapist will coordinate behavioral mental health services to the provider team while ensuring and facilitating the achievement of quality health outcomes. In addition, the therapist will provide accurate and timely documentation of pertinent case activities through electronic health record, provide appropriate patient education in an individual or classroom setting, and make referrals as appropriate.

Benefits and Perks:

• Desirable & Rewarding Practice
• Supportive & Collaborative Team
• Patient-Centric Focus
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Exceptional Benefit Package
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Possible loan repayment through National Health Service Corps.
• Quarterly Bonus
• Retirement plan with company contribution
• Company paid License Renewal
• Continuing Education Allowance (dollars & hours)
• Vendor Discounts

Job Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited behavioral mental health school program.
• Possess an active, in good standing, license to practice as a master's level social worker or counselor in the State of Michigan.
• Possess or willing to train for BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience and/or certification in Play Therapy for elementary school settings.
• Experience in mental health therapy with ability to diagnose and treat.
• Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.