What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker / Counselor - TC West Senior Highschool position at Grand Traverse County?
The Expanding, Enhancing Emotional Health (E3) program is seeking a Licensed Master’s Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to support adolescents at Traverse City West Senior High School. You’ll provide counseling, crisis intervention, and supportive services for students aged typically between 13 to 21-helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and health‑related challenges in a trusted, accessible setting.
This position may involve irregular work hours and requires the ability to travel using the employee’s personal vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and referrals.
- Deliver crisis intervention when urgent student needs arise.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
Why You’ll Love This Job
- You’ll have the opportunity to directly influence students’ emotional well‑being, personal growth, and future success in a trusted, accessible setting.
- You’ll have the chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference in young people’s lives, right where they spend much of their day, in a role that blends trust, impact, and hope.
- You’ll join a supportive team that values compassion, whole‑person wellness, and community impact.
What You’ll Need
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
- Three to five years of counseling, therapy, or crisis intervention experience.
- One to two years working with adolescents, ideally in a school‑based or community setting.
- LMSW‑Clinical or LPC (limited licenses considered).
- Michigan licensure, valid driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $62,150–$77,650
Grand Traverse County offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; wellness incentives; generous leave; retirement plans; tuition reimbursement; disability coverage; and more.
Grand Traverse County is a great place to live, work and play. Come join our team and experience what northern Michigan is all about, apply today!
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Maternity & Paternity Leave, Health InsuranceSalary : $62,150 - $77,650