School Based Therapist Burlington Area

About the role

We are now accepting resumes for a part-time, leading into full-time, mental health therapist across our School-Based programs for Burlington Area School District. School-Based therapists go directly into the school to provide intervention. Candidates should have an interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting. Those with experience working with schools, an understanding of family systems and the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments
• Create and review client treatment plans and provide psychotherapy in accordance with the treatment plans
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family system, mental health, parenting, and alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, or group counseling
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities
• Provide consultation to the child's school and school personnel as needed
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients

Location and hours

Position is based at assigned school locations within Burlington Area School District. Hours vary dependent on the school hours but typically will be Monday-Friday between 7:30-5:00pm. Part-time status at beginning of employment with the opportunity to move into full-time; 40 hours per week. Position operates during 9-month school year, with the opportunity to continue working part-time through summer months.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Full-time status offers competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short term disability; 401k and profit sharing; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

$1,000 Sign on Bonus When You Join Our Team of School-Based Therapists