School Based Therapist 10 Month Part-time, 12 Month Paid
Listed compensation
$24.33-$34.47/hr
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Job Description
Gratiot Integrated Health Network (GIHN) is seeking a part-time - 20 hours per week - School-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide 31n 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 20hr per week 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). This position works for 10 months but will be paid over 12 months.
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.
Compensation: $25,306.50–$35,853.75 (0.5 FTE)
This is a 20-hour-per-week, 10-month position (approximately August 17–June 11). The salary earned for the 10-month assignment is distributed evenly across 12 months/26 biweekly pay periods, including the two non-working summer months.
For payroll purposes, this results in 40 compensated hours per biweekly pay period at a payroll-equivalent rate of $24.33–$34.47. This rate reflects the 12-month salary distribution and is not the equivalent hourly value of hours worked during the 10-month assignment.
Requirements
The School-Based Therapist is responsible for providing 31n Grant services within the school setting to children receiving mental health services.
The therapist provides assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, consultation with school personnel, crisis intervention, care coordination, and collaboration with families and community partners to support students' behavioral health needs and academic success.
The successful candidate must 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. The therapist actively supports person-centered planning and integrated care.
Employment Requirements
Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling required.
Current Michigan licensure appropriate to professional degree (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, or LPC).
Other Requirements
- Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with agency, Medicaid, and professional standards.
- 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.
- POSTING DATE: Position will remain open until filled.
Applicants requiring accommodations during the interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (989) 466-4198. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Gratiot Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer-at-Will.
GIHN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or any other protected status.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks. Candidates applying for professional positions must submit transcripts verifying degree completion, a copy of their State of Michigan license/credentials, and a diploma if required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide therapeutic services to students within a school setting to support their mental health and emotional well-being. Collaborate with school staff and families to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 13% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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