School Based Therapist 10 Month Part-time

Gratiot Integrated Health Network•Alma, MI

2d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Gratiot Integrated Health Network (GIHN) is seeking a part-time School-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide behavioral health services within the Gratiot County school system. This is a school-based, in-person position dedicated to supporting students' mental health and overall well-being through direct clinical services, collaboration with school staff, crisis intervention, and engagement with families. This is a 100% school-based position serving students within assigned school districts. Responsibilities include providing individual, group, and family therapy, consulting with educators and school personnel, participating in multidisciplinary teams, supporting prevention and intervention efforts, and responding to behavioral health crises within the school setting. This is a 10-month position that follows the Gratiot County school calendar. For the upcoming school year, the position begins August 17 (the week prior to the start of the school year) and concludes June 11 (the week following the end of the school year). GIHN is focused on providing a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth. With one of our strategic priorities focused on becoming a leading employer of choice in Mid-Michigan.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling required.
Current Michigan licensure appropriate to professional degree (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, or LPC).
Valid Michigan Driver's License required for travel between school buildings, meetings, and other work-related activities.
Successful completion of criminal and driving background checks.
Demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of evidence-based approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of trauma, as well as the social, cultural, and economic diversity of the population served.
Actively supports person-centered planning and integrated care.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services within the Gratiot County school system.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
Consult with educators and school personnel.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams.
Support prevention and intervention efforts.
Respond to behavioral health crises within the school setting.
Provide assessment, individual, group, and family therapy.
Provide consultation with school personnel.
Provide crisis intervention.
Provide care coordination.
Collaborate with families and community partners to support students' behavioral health needs and academic success.
Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and professional standards.