TEAMS Mental Health Clinician
Lansing, MI
Office of School Culture – LSEA Teacher /
LSEA Salaried (35 hours/week - 40 weeks/year) /
On-site
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are expanding our team and hiring two Mental Health Clinicians. We are committed to creating innovative solutions and implementing effective projects that address mental health challenges within the Lansing School District.
Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health, and in accordance with current policies and procedures, the Mental Health Clinicians will provide therapeutic services to students in the Lansing School District. Mental Health Clinicians provide student assessments, therapy, consultation, case planning, crisis response, social emotional/skills groups and work with master level student interns completing clinical internship.
Qualifications
- Approval by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) as one of the following: licensed/limited license master’s level social worker, licensed/limited license professional counselor or a licensed psychologist
- One or more year of experience in behavioral health providing direct support for children, adolescents, and/or adults is required.
- Knowledge of theoretical content in treatment modes for mental health practice and ability to apply these to a school-based setting.
- Demonstrated skills and successful experience in counseling/therapy with individuals, groups of students and their families.
- Knowledge of state and federal mandates which directly affect mental health services.
- Ability to work and effectively communicate with administrators, staff, community agencies, medical providers, students and their families.
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high stress situations.
- Self-directedness, flexibility and initiative when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks.
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve within a team of service providers.
- Knowledge of resources available to students and their families.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide mental health services in assigned schools (PreK-12)
- Facilitate group treatment for identified students
- Administer behavioral health assessments, in conjunction with the development and implementation of individual treatment plans and goals.
- Act as a liaison between the school, family and community mental health resources, ensuring effective communication and support for eligible students
- Complete and maintain confidential documentation of services provided in accordance with district policies and procedures
- Collect and analyze data related to the mental health of individuals on your caseload
- Provide crisis response and direct support to students, staff and families
- Other tasks/duties as needed in order to best serve the Lansing School District students
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces. Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families. May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties. Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students. Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication. Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
$52,058 - $95,000 a year
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
