School Based Therapist

About the role

We are seeking a Full-Time School Based Therapist to join one of our school-based teams assisting in one of the following Districts: 27J, District 12.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessments and evidence-based interventions to clients and their families.
• Prepare treatment plans; monitor progress; provide follow-up and case management / community referrals; and consult with other professionals, paraprofessionals, and school staff.
• Provide 5-6 scheduled hours of direct care daily.
• Provide group therapy, offer trainings for school staff, and offer other psycho-educational interventions as needed.
• Document all notes / interventions in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed to clients on your caseload.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable, and confidential therapeutic environment, officing in the school.
• Receive ongoing supervision and attend 28 hours of approved clinical training per year, in addition to Center required trainings.
• Enjoy a 10-month school year (contracted work).
• Summer work in June and July is available and encouraged, but not mandatory.
• Enjoy scheduled time off as the work schedule aligns with the Public Schools calendar and school breaks.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or directly related field.
• Must have current good-standing registration in DORA.
• Understanding of brief, empirically supported, solution-focused interventions with children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong familiarity with DSM V, ICD 10 and diagnostic techniques.
• Strong comfort and familiarity with crisis intervention skills and processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Fabulous attitude and belief in the resiliency of clients.

Preferred

• Professional Counseling Licensure: LP, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Bilingual skills.

Schedule

• 2 positions available in 2 separate districts.
• D12 is Monday-Friday.
• 27J is Tuesday through Friday. Will be based out of two schools in the district. Expected to be at school during school hours (varies by school).

Salary Information

• Starting Pay Range:
• Independently Licensed: $58,000-$63,000 (annually for the 10-month school year).
• UNLICENSED: $50,000- $53,000 (annually for the 10-month school year).
• Option to work summer programs for additional pay.
• Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K with matching.
• Wellness Program.
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings.
• Shift differential pay when applicable.
• Bilingual stipend pay.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle.
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable.
• Healthy Work Life Balance.
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Health Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Application Deadline

Accepting application on an on-going basis