School Social Worker (High School)
Listed compensation
$60k-$80k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- School Social Worker (High School)
- Location: Southfield, MI
- Start Date: 26-27 School Year
- Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 annualized salary (W2, paid weekly) based on experience and qualifications
AnthroMed Employee Benefits (For 30+ Hours/week)
- United HealthCare PPO with a $0 payroll deduction
- Dental (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to 3%, starting on Day 1)
- Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance (100% employer-sponsored)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for resources and support
- Paid Parental Leave to support work-life balance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit
- Optional supplemental coverages: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
About the Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is looking for a dedicated School Social Worker to join our team in Southfield, MI. This is a full-time position for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.
As a School Social Worker with AnthroMed, you’ll join a dynamic, collaborative team that values student success, personal growth, and professional development. We offer unmatched clinical support, free LCSW supervision, ongoing training, and a network of peers who are passionate about making a difference.
Caseload and Environment
Targeted Caseload: High School students across one building.
Focus: Supporting learners across a variety of needs/programs - including CI and EI programs. There is one other social worker in this building who also supports students receiving special education services.
Dedicated Space: You will have a private, dedicated office space in the building to conduct sessions and meetings.
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect social work services to students in need of emotional, behavioral, and social support.
- Push in to classrooms to provide therapy while supporting and collaborating with teachers.
- Work together with the multidisciplinary team to prioritize student success and safety.
- Conduct IEP evaluations and contribute to the development of meaningful student goals.
- Facilitate small group and individual sessions.
- Lead and support the implementation of BIPs and FBAs.
- Participate in IEP and 504 Plan meetings to advocate for student needs.
- Support students and families in accessing community resources.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Michigan School Social Work Certification (Required)
- Experience working with adolescents is strongly preferred along with prior school-based experience.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to connect with you! Reach out to learn more about this opportunity and how AnthroMed Education supports school-based social workers in making a difference for children and families.
AnthroMed Education Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
AnthroMed LLC will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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