Mental Health Specialist

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In Pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire a Mental Health Specialist. The Mental Health Care Specialist provides comprehensive mental health services and supports to students throughout the school day. This position works collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and community providers to address social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs, promote student well-being, and remove barriers to academic success. The Mental Health Care Specialist serves as a key member of the student support team, providing prevention, intervention, crisis response, and referral services.