Make a real difference in students lives as a Mental Health Specialist, supporting general education learners in a high school setting near Lapeer, MI. This contract opportunity focuses on direct counseling and social-emotional support, both individually and in group environments. Youll have the chance to collaborate with classrooms and staff, contribute to professional learning, and help lead school-wide positive behavior initiatives. Your expertise in mental health and school-based support will be utilized daily, as you complete electronic documentation (familiarity with SOAP notes and proficiency in Google applications is essential). The client values efficient hiring, with swift interviews and offers extended to the right candidates.

Required Qualifications:

Masters degree (required; no bachelors accepted) Appropriate and current Michigan licensure: Licensed masters level psychologist or school psychologist (full/limited license with required supervision) Licensed masters level social worker or school social worker (full/limited license with required supervision) Masters level marriage and family therapist Masters level professional counselor, or limited licensed counselor (with required supervision) School Counselor License (SCL), Michigan Teaching Certificate with NT endorsement, Preliminary (PSCC) or Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL), with the ability to obtain full licensure within 24 months if required Experience with counseling and social-emotional support in a school environment Strong documentation and electronic records skills (SOAP notes, Google Suite)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide social-emotional counseling to general education students (individual/group) Support classrooms and school staff by contributing to building-wide mental health programs Document sessions and interventions efficiently and accurately Collaborate professionally as part of a school-based team If youre passionate about empowering students and equipped with the required credentials, take the next step in your careerapply today for immediate consideration!