What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist - School Programs position at Hackley Community Care?
School Mental Health Therapist
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | Follows School Calendar
Note: Summer hours may be limited or unavailable based on staffing needs and program scheduling.
Location: Muskegon, MI
Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, and integrated health services to the residents of Muskegon County. We offer a mission-driven workplace where your expertise makes a real impact—supported by a collaborative team that values professional growth. As a School Mental Health Therapist or Counselor, you’ll work in a supportive elementary school environment, helping young students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
Perks & Benefits Include:
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | Follows School Calendar
Note: Summer hours may be limited or unavailable based on staffing needs and program scheduling.
Location: Muskegon, MI
Hackley Community Care (HCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, and integrated health services to the residents of Muskegon County. We offer a mission-driven workplace where your expertise makes a real impact—supported by a collaborative team that values professional growth. As a School Mental Health Therapist or Counselor, you’ll work in a supportive elementary school environment, helping young students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
Perks & Benefits Include:
- A rewarding and meaningful practice setting
- Supportive, team-based work culture
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Retirement plan with company contribution
- Continuing education support (time & funding)
- Company-paid license renewal
- Potential for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
- Vendor discounts
What You’ll Do:
- Provide individual and group counseling to children and adolescents.
- Collaborate with school staff and HCC’s provider team to support mental health needs.
- Deliver consultation, education, and training to school staff as needed.
- Coordinate behavioral and mental health services for effective care delivery.
- Accurately document clinical notes in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Offer evidence-based patient education in individual and classroom settings.
- Make appropriate referrals to internal and external support services.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited behavioral/mental health program
- Active, unrestricted Michigan license as an LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LLP or equivalent
- CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience in Play Therapy preferred, especially for elementary-aged children
- Clinical experience diagnosing and treating mental health conditions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to confidentiality and cultural sensitivity
Salary : $60,457 - $81,504