Lead School Based Therapist

Who is InSite Health?

InSite Health is a leading behavioral health organization partnering with several hundred schools to deliver best-in-class mental health programs for students. We foster a culture of care, collaboration, and shared purpose, leveraging proprietary technology and a collaborative care model to support student well-being and academic success.

Position Summary

The Lead School-Based Therapist serves as a clinical leader within the school setting, providing direct mental health services, crisis intervention, consultation, and systems-level collaboration to support student well-being and academic success. This role strengthens partnerships between behavioral health services and educational teams while promoting safe, supportive, and trauma-informed school environments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling services to students within the school setting.
• Conduct mental health assessments, school clearances, evaluations, risk assessments, and safety planning as appropriate.
• Support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or crisis-related concerns.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Cook up referrals to community-based services and outside providers when needed.
• Serve as a key clinical support during crisis situations and behavioral emergencies.
• Collaborate with administration and multidisciplinary teams during threat assessments and high-risk student situations.
• Provide post-crisis support, debriefing, and re-entry planning for students and families.
• Foster strong working relationships with: School administration, School social workers, Child Study Team (CST) members, Counselors, psychologists, and related service providers, Additional student support and mental health personnel.
• Support implementation of trauma-informed and evidence-based practices within the school setting.
• Aid in identifying school-wide behavioral health needs and intervention strategies.
• Help strengthen systems and protocols related to student wellness, crisis response, and behavioral support.
• Collaborate with families to support student progress and emotional well-being.
• Maintain professional and compassionate communication with caregivers.
• Connect families with community resources and support as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Active New Jersey clinical licensure required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• New Jersey Social Work Certification (Preferred).
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families required.
• School-based or educational setting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and threat assessment preferred.
• Strong understanding of special education systems, school-based supports, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Ability to build trust and collaborative relationships across school systems.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to manage high-risk and fast-paced situations effectively.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices.

Work Schedule

This position follows the academic calendar and school schedule established by Length School District, with expectations for attendance during professional development days, crisis response needs, and other required school-based activities.

Compensation Range

$83K - $87K