SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST (REMOTE) – FULL TIME OR PART TIME

About the role

As the need for youth therapy services continues to increase, we are meeting this demand by providing mental health counseling in schools during school hours. Our school-based program offers individual and group therapy services to students at their schools, reducing interference with extracurricular activities and helping parents manage work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat clients experiencing mental health and psychological distress within the school setting.
• Provide evidence-based mental health individual and group therapy sessions during the school year and summer months.
• Identify culturally appropriate treatment to meet students' experiences and individual needs.
• Consult with the school’s social worker(s) to ensure effective treatment for students.
• Work with students to set SMART goals and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Give students resources to gain insight through a strength-based approach to treatment.
• Identify social, emotional, and cultural barriers that may inhibit a student's psychological well-being.
• Conduct group therapy sessions for students based on specific needs (e.g., anger management, depression, anxiety, relationship issues).
• Refer students internally to an appropriate provider or externally to other health professionals.
• Support students and/or parents in identifying additional resources in their local or online communities, such as social services, job services, and support groups.

Requirements

• Valid mental health licensure: LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAC, LPCC, Clinical Psychology PsyD/PhD (independent or provisional).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI number).
• Completed Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) application.
• Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policy ($1mil/$3mil).

Benefits

• Option to follow a teacher-style summer break with no client sessions, or maintain a reduced caseload of individual and group therapy during the summer months.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Individual Clinician Marketing.
• Leadership/Growth Opportunities.
• Paid Holidays.
• Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Vacation time.
• Wellness Days.

Why Clinicians Choose Pillars:

• Career growth: We help you create your ideal caseload working with a population you enjoy.
• Leadership Development: We invest in the personal and professional growth of our team, whether you are newly licensed or an intern.
• Scheduling: During the school year, your client schedule fits within school hours. During holidays and breaks, you have flexibility to manage your schedule and caseload.
• No Cost to You: We provide administrative support, including insurance claim submission, eligibility verification, recruitment, and contract negotiations.
• Your Wellness is Our Passion: We aim to help you find balance to be your best self, believing that healthy and happy clinicians provide the best services.

Schedule

Full-time or part-time. When school is in session, sessions align with school hours. During school holidays and breaks, you have flexibility to manage your schedule.