Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor
Grand Traverse County
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Post Date: May 08, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: Flexible
Salary: $62,150 - $77,650
Location: US - Michigan - Traverse City
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Description
At Grand Traverse County, we are a team of passionate professionals committed to providing responsive, effective, and quality service to our community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, collaborative, and sustainable county government while offering stable work environments, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous time off to support today’s professionals and families.

The Expanding, Enhancing Emotional Health (E3) program is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide comprehensive mental health counseling services to adolescents in a school-based setting at Kingsley High School. This role includes conducting behavioral health assessments, developing treatment plans, providing individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and collaborating with families, schools, and community partners to support student well-being.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate and dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a passion for empowering adolescents in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Primary responsibilities include providing clinical mental health services, crisis intervention, treatment planning, referrals to community resources, maintaining clinical and billing records, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, participating in community outreach, and complying with HIPAA and applicable federal, state, and agency policies.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution
• Michigan licensure as LMSW, LPC, or MFT (limited licensure candidates may be considered)
• Experience providing counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention services
• Experience working with adolescents in a school-based or community setting preferred
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and ability to travel as needed

This position may require occasional irregular hours and travel using the employee’s personal vehicle. Employees must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills
Analytical/Assessment Skills
Policy Development/Program Planning Skills
Communication Skills
Cultural Competency Skills
Community Dimensions of Practice Skills



Contact Details
Name: Christopher REITHEL
Address: 400 Boardman Avenue
City: Traverse City
State/Province: Michigan
Zipcode: 49684
Country: United States
Ph: 2319224598
Email: CREITHEL@GTCOUNTYMI.GOV