School-Based Therapist

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provide therapy to clients in a school setting while maintaining good clinical judgement. The school-based therapist provides counseling services in a timely manner to students who are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health difficulties. The therapist may also provide family counseling and group counseling.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to formulate a diagnosis upon completion of intake assessment
• Create and update treatment plans according to policy
• Provide therapy services based upon assessment of clinical needs and diagnosis
• Respond to supervisory communication including urgent care situations and other clinical needs as applicable in virtual or face to face settings
• Keep administrative supervisor informed of all potential issues that could impact the program or the organization
• Respond to needs of clients in a timely and professional manner
• Demonstrate good clinical judgment in client care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to successfully utilize computer/electronic equipment and software

Qualifications

• Education Requirements:
• A Master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling
• Licensure-eligible in respective discipline preferred
• OR Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:
• Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework
• Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:
• Clinical treatment and treatment planning
• Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders
• Psycho pathology
• Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting
• Experience Requirements:
• Clinical experience is required. This may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 90%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Starting Salary Range

$42,300 - $46,700

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.