Mental Health Consultant

About the Role

Join us in shaping the future of school-based mental health and well-being! We’re seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills to advance mental health initiatives across districts and schools. In this role, you’ll help design and implement effective mental health systems, equip educators with vital resources, and build district-wide networks that support every student’s success. This impactful position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference at both the school and community level while expanding your own professional expertise in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support districts in curriculum, instruction, assessment, tiered levels of support, district/school improvement, leadership development, and systems thinking related to mental health.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including district staff, school administrators, multidisciplinary teams, curriculum councils, and community groups, on programs, curriculum, and mental health supports.
• Resource map Oakland County community health services to support a comprehensive, cohesive plan that meets the needs of all students.
• Guide districts in establishing mental health systems, including:
  • Supporting social-emotional practices (with emphasis on CASEL).
  • Assisting with community mental health services.
  • Providing leadership in developing and supporting Behavioral Health Assessment Teams.
  • Aligning mental health work to a multi-tiered system of support.
• Offer strategic and technical expertise in mental health and funding mechanisms to strengthen district-wide systems and improve student achievement and well-being.
• Support state compliance, helping districts implement and document required practices and grants.
• Consult and coordinate activities that drive continuous improvement in mental health systems.
• Serve as a liaison to external partners, including the Michigan Department of Education, universities, professional organizations, and community-based agencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field directly related to mental health required. Doctorate degree preferred.
• 4 or more years of related experience, including experience working in diverse schools/districts.
• Valid certificate/licensure in a related field (Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work).

Skills & Competencies

• Growth Mindset: Open mindset and desire to grow your knowledge and practice within this role.
• Equity & Community Focus: Commitment to equity, social justice, family engagement, and leveraging community mental health resources.
• Research & Systems Focus: Stay current on mental health research, legal mandates, crisis response, and funding streams; apply systems-level approaches in schools.
• Facilitation of Professional Learning: Lead adult learning, large-group facilitation, and data-driven professional development.
• Collaborative Leadership: Build strong relationships with educators and leaders to deliver effective social-emotional and mental health services.
• Preferred experience with: Trauma-Informed Practices, ACEs, Restorative Practices, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curricula (e.g., Michigan Model for Health); PREPaRE, I Love U Guys, Behavior Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM), Positive Behavioral Interventions Supports (PBIS).

We are committed to building a team that evolves together; if you possess a strong foundation and a passion for learning, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience doesn't check every box.

Work Location

Oakland Schools Main Campus - Travel required to all 28 school districts
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328

This position is eligible to participate in the Summer Flexible Work Program, which permits employees to perform their job duties for up to two days a week from a designated alternative location during the summer months.

Pay & Schedule

• $102,988 - $119,435 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $128,618 after employment with Oakland Schools.
• Exempt position / 12-month work year.

Benefits

• Pension Plan: OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
• Full Health Coverage: High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits.
• Wellbeing Program: OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
• Professional Learning: OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
• Flexible Vacation Time: Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
• Other Perks: You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.

About Oakland Schools

Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.