Social Worker​/Counselor - TC West Senior Highschool

Position: Social Worker / Counselor - TC West Senior High school
Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today’s professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.

Job Description:

The Expanding, Enhancing Emotional Health (E3) program is seeking a Licensed Master's Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to join our dedicated team in delivering comprehensive mental health services to adolescents in a school-based setting located at Traverse City West High School. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide professional mental health counseling and supportive services to young people and their families.

The E3 Counselor works with individuals experiencing emotional, behavioral, or health‑related challenges that require integrated human service support. Counselors assigned to the E3 programs will primarily serve clients within the school aged typically between 13 to 21. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and committed professional who demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for empowering adolescents.

This employee is an essential member of a multidisciplinary team and contributes to ensuring the E3 program meets all required service and performance objectives. Counselors must meet all minimum qualifications and conditions of employment and be able to successfully perform the essential duties of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position may involve irregular work hours and requires the ability to travel using the employee’s personal vehiclePRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following):

Provides clinical services of mental health including: social, emotional, physical and mental impairments, general health status, and financial concerns; diagnosis; treatment planning; and psychotherapy. Knows to make referrals when client is beyond the scope of practice.

Provides crisis intervention counseling as needed.

Provide services to individuals, their families, and in group therapy as needed. May also provide educational presentations to groups about mental health.

Acts as a health advocate for individuals, families and the community.

Demonstrates knowledge of community resources and makes referrals to community agencies.

Prepares, updates, and maintains clinical and billing records to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Complies with privacy and security laws (HIPAA), Federal, State, and Agency policies, and procedures.

Collaborates with other providers, multi-disciplinary teams, peer reviews, and community agencies to ensure coordination of care.

Supports immunization recommendations.

Participates in continuing education programs and self-directed education to keep skills and knowledge current.

Demonstrates appropriate communication skills in addressing co-workers, community members and partners, and clients.

Demonstrates basic computer skills and willingness to adapt to new software programs as indicated.

Demonstrates dependable and reliable attendance patterns.

Participates in trainings, drills, investigations, and team responses to public health emergencies and bioterrorism events.

Participates in Community Health Outreach activities and events.

All other duties as assigned or delegatedEDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field…