Social Worker (school-based)

School Social Worker
Compensation Range: $56-61/hour

Location: Westland, MI; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary
The School Social Worker acts as a vital link between families, schools, and communities. They provide emotional, behavioral, and mental health support to help students access the general education curriculum. They serve as a mental health service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Also, they provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities
Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: 3 months

• Provide social emotional learning support for students (general education and special education) through implementation of SEL competencies
• Observe, assess social emotional skills of students and determine eligibility for interventions as appropriate
• Observe, develop, implement, monitor and modify intervention plans based behavior assessment of student as appropriate
• Support staff in understanding and implementation of SEL competencies
• Complete documentation of student and family contacts
• Provide support for multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and the building/district crisis team
• Complete IEP, MET, Medicaid and treatment forms/reports
• Maintain treatment/progress notes and Medicaid documentation per professional standards

• Master's Degree or Higher in Social Work

• Licensed School Social Worker per R340.1792 and R340.1799f
• Pediatric experience preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of counseling assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental needs of students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.
• Professional collaboration and communication
• Regular and predictable attendance

• Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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