School-Based Therapist - Salary $45K - $60K

About the role

Pathways is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School-Based Therapist to provide behavioral health services to children and adolescents within the school setting. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students address emotional, behavioral, and substance use concerns while supporting their overall well-being and academic success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Provide individual psychotherapy to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or substance use concerns - Provide family therapy and group therapy services as clinically appropriate - Maintain an active caseload and deliver services in accordance with agency productivity standards - Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes, including: - Diagnostic Screening Assessments - Health Assessments (Initial and Annual) - Bio-Psychosocial Assessments (Initial and Annual) - Treatment Plans - Treatment/Service Plan Reviews - Continuing Care Plans - Termination Summaries - Collaborate with school personnel, families, community partners, and treatment team members to support student success - Participate in staff meetings, clinical staffing, case conferences, and consultations - Maintain compliance with all Pathways policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements - Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Experience

- Experience working in a behavioral health or outpatient treatment setting preferred - Experience providing services to children, adolescents, and families preferred - Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills - Excellent written and verbal communication abilities - Proficiency with computers, electronic health records, and other technology required to perform job duties - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Pay

- Associate Level License: $45,833 – $51,562 (LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT) - Independent Level License: $54,166 – $60,937 (LPP, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT)

Schedule

- School-based schedule with 10-month contract option available

Benefits

- Competitive salary based on licensure level - Opportunity to positively impact the lives of students and families - Supportive clinical supervision and professional development opportunities - Mission-driven organization committed to improving behavioral health outcomes in our communities

Qualifications

- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field - Licensed Master's level clinician or independently licensed clinician - Psychiatric Certified Registered Nurse - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) - Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

Skills

- Psychiatric Mental Health Accreditation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred

Benefits

- Competitive salary based on licensure level - Opportunity to positively impact the lives of students and families - School-based schedule with 10-month contract option available - Supportive clinical supervision and professional development opportunities - Mission-driven organization committed to improving behavioral health outcomes in our communities