MIYO Health is hiring: School Social Worker in East Lansing

School Social Worker (Full-Time, On-Site)

Location: East Lansing, Michigan | 2025–2026 School Year

About MIYO Health

At MIYO Health, we believe every child deserves access to the mental health and emotional support they need to thrive. Too many are still going without, and we’re on a mission to change that. We’re looking for a passionate, experienced Social Worker to join our growing team in a full-time, in-person role based in East Lansing, MI.

As a startup, we’re a small but mighty team solving big challenges with creativity and heart. If you're ready to be part of something meaningful and help schools and students succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will provide comprehensive school counseling services to elementary-aged students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide individual and group counseling to address social, emotional, and academic needs
• Develop and implement prevention and intervention programs
• Support student behavior and mental health through evidence-based strategies
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Assist in developing behavioral and academic support plans
• Contribute to school-wide efforts around social-emotional learning
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with district and state guidelines
• Participate in school meetings and communicate regularly with stakeholders

Why Join MIYO Health?

👥 On-the-Ground Impact – Support students directly in their learning environment
🫶 Supportive Team – We handle logistics and compliance so you can focus on your students
📈 Efficient Tools – Use our streamlined documentation platform
💰 Paid Licensing Support – We cover state licensing and fingerprinting fees if we ask you to get an additional license
🤝 Collaborative Culture – Be part of a mission-driven, supportive team

Requirements

To apply, you should have:

• A Master's Degree in Social Work or the equivalent
• Michigan LMSW license valid for any of the following: School Social Worker
• Experience working in elementary school settings
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed practices
• Full-time availability for the 2025–2026 school year

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Familiarity with IEP or 504 processes
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities
• Creative problem solving and adaptability in school settings

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working with MIYO Health
💵 Competitive compensation
🎓 Ongoing clinical and administrative support
🛠️ Streamlined documentation tools and resources
🤝 Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
🌟 Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the local community
🚗 Travel perks for eligible assignments
📄 Licensing support and reimbursement for eligible assignments
🎁 And more!

At MIYO, we grow with our team. Your success is our success, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Join MIYO Health and help young students build the confidence and emotional resilience they need to thrive.