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TheraEd Staffing Group
Pontiac, Michigan

School Social Worker - School Setting

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced School Social Worker to support students within a dynamic school district in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your social work expertise while playing a vital role in the academic and emotional success of students.

In this role, you'll provide direct support to students facing psychological, emotional, or social challenges that may impact their ability to thrive in the school environment. If you're driven to help students overcome barriers and improve their overall well-being, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess students with emotional, mental health, or social service needs
  • Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to develop and implement effective support plans
  • Coordinate care services, provide referrals, and maintain communication among stakeholders
  • Serve as an advocate for students while fostering a safe and inclusive school environment
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation in accordance with school policies and ethical standards

Requirements

  • Licensed Social Worker with a valid School Social Work Certification
  • Current BLS/CPR certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of relevant experience within the last 5 years

Benefits

  • Competitive pay package
  • Continuing Education reimbursement
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Student assessmentCase managementCrisis interventionAdvocacyCollaborationMental health supportSchool counselingCare coordination

Social Worker Career Context

TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 139 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% 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).

Top Social Worker Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 36 employers

13
<$80k
16
$80k-100k
4
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
34% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Modesto, California

$117k-$134k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Ventura, California

$117k-$134k
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

$62-$64/hr
#4

Remote (LICSW) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker-West Virginia

$60-$62/hr
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pontiac

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$145k
Typical market rent
$1,319/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay package
Continuing Education reimbursement