School Social Worker (Elementary)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$70k

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Job Description

  • School Social Worker (Elementary)
  • Location: Holly, MI
  • Start Date: ASAP - End of the School Year
  • Salary: $57,500 - $70,000 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 Holly, MI. This is a full-time position for 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: K-5th graders

Focus: Supporting learners across a variety of needs/programs - including general education, resource room, and special education classrooms. You will work alongside a behavior interventionist in the building who supports general education classrooms.

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 preschool-aged children is strongly preferred along with prior school-based experience.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Clinical Support and Professional Growth

At AnthroMed Education, we believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported. When you join our team, you’ll receive:

Dedicated Clinical Support: One-on-one mentorship and ongoing support from our experienced Clinical Support Team.

Access to Top-Tier Resources: Enjoy free access to live CEUs, a comprehensive therapy resource library, and an annual stipend to help cover educational and therapy materials.

Licensure Reimbursement: We cover the cost of your professional licensure dues.

A Collaborative Community: Connect with a team of school-based clinicians who understand your role and are here to support you throughout the school year.

Opportunities to Grow: Continue developing your clinical skills with ongoing guidance and professional development.

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
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavior interventionCase managementStudent advocacyBIP implementationFBA implementationCrisis supportCommunity resource coordinationCommunication skills

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$58k–$70kSocial Work median $66k (middle half $65k–$83k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Michigan242 active6,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 36% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment259 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 20 employers
13
<$80k
8
$80k-100k
1
$101k
11
$120k-140k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

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#4

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,463 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

United HealthCare PPO with $0 payroll deduction
Dental (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Optional supplemental coverages: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection

Living in Holly

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$316k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,400/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.