Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist – School-Based

About the role

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to join our School-Based Health Center team. This full-time, benefited position serves elementary and middle school students in New Castle County, Delaware, following the School District teacher calendar.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated behavioral health services within the school-based health center team while partnering with the Division of Behavioral Health at Nemours Children’s.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy for children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with educators, medical providers, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, referrals, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in consultation, professional development, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Support our commitment to health equity, diversity, inclusion, and workforce development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy program.
• Requires Delaware independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT) prior to starting in the role (can be licensed in another state but must obtain Delaware license before starting).
• Three to five years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• School-based experience, including familiarity with educational systems and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or other youth-focused modalities.
• Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately to crises within a school environment.
• Skilled in individual, family, and group counseling.
• Ability to integrate mental health care with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.
• Strong active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and Cultural Competence.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment alongside guidance counselors, psychologists, educators, and medical professionals.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and student safety.

Qualifications

• Professional Credentials And Experience:
• Master’s degree from an accredited social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy program.
• Requires Delaware independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT) prior to starting in the role (can be licensed in another state but must obtain Delaware license before starting).
• Three to five years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• School-based experience, including familiarity with educational systems and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or other youth-focused modalities.
• Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately to crises within a school environment.
• Skilled in individual, family, and group counseling.
• Ability to integrate mental health care with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.
• Strong active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and Cultural Competence.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment alongside guidance counselors, psychologists, educators, and medical professionals.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and student safety.

Skills

• Professional Credentials And Experience:
• Master’s degree from an accredited social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy program.
• Requires Delaware independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT) prior to starting in the role (can be licensed in another state but must obtain Delaware license before starting).
• Three to five years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• School-based experience, including familiarity with educational systems and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or other youth-focused modalities.
• Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately to crises within a school environment.
• Skilled in individual, family, and group counseling.
• Ability to integrate mental health care with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.
• Strong active listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability and Cultural Competence.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment alongside guidance counselors, psychologists, educators, and medical professionals.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practice, and student safety.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Four levels of medical coverage are available, including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service. There are six paid holidays annually, and one day of paid volunteer time off.
• Paid Parental Leave – New parents receive six weeks of paid leave at 100% of pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Reimbursement available on approved courses to maximum of $5,250.
• CEU Reimbursement – Generous annual Education (EDU) leave and Continuing Education (CEU) funding to support your ongoing professional development and growth.
• Roth IRA – There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance – Basic Life Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary, up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability – All associates are automatically covered by our short-term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities caused by illness, accident or injury that are not work-related, at 60% of your salary.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time, benefited position that follows the School District teacher calendar, including school holidays such as fall, winter, and spring breaks, and summers off.