About The Position
CommWell Health is seeking a Behavioral Health School Counselor/Therapist to provide behavioral health services to students within the school setting. This role involves conducting screenings, assessments, diagnoses, and developing individualized treatment plans. The therapist will provide evidence-based psychotherapy and interventions to address students' emotional, behavioral, developmental, and academic needs. A key aspect of the role is responding to behavioral health crises, including risk assessments and coordinating care. Collaboration with school staff, families, and other professionals is essential, as is assisting with the development and implementation of behavior support plans. The position also involves connecting students and families with external resources and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Building positive relationships within assigned schools through participation in meetings, providing education, and collaborating with community partners is also a responsibility.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited/approved college or university with a master’s degree in counseling, school counseling, social work, or other human services related field.
- Active NC license in the related discipline (LCMHC, LCMHC-A, LCSW, LCSW-A)
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association OR BLS Certificate AND Basic First Aid Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- NCI+ Preventive Certified
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of clinical mental health experience
- Experience working in a public school setting
- Experience working with at-risk, adjudicated, or youth with behavioral and mental health needs
- Demonstrated experience supporting children with behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including experience with presentations, trainings, meetings, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral health services to students referred for support within the school setting.
- Conduct behavioral health screenings, clinical assessments, mental health diagnoses, crisis assessments, and individualized treatment planning.
- Provide evidence-based psychotherapy and behavioral interventions designed to address students’ emotional, behavioral, developmental, and academic needs.
- Respond to students experiencing behavioral health crises, including conducting suicide risk and threat assessments and coordinating appropriate follow-up care.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, school counselors, families, and other members of the student support team to develop and implement individualized interventions.
- Consult with and support school staff regarding behavior management, classroom strategies, prevention and intervention techniques, and school-wide behavioral supports.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and other individualized student support plans.
- Connect students and families with appropriate behavioral health, psychiatric, community, and enhanced services when additional support is needed.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation, student records, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required documentation while protecting student confidentiality.
- Build positive relationships within assigned schools by participating in meetings, providing education and behavioral health resources to school staff, supporting agreed-upon school activities, and collaborating with community partners to promote student success.
Benefits
- Free CEUs - Access to Continuing Education platforms that provide hours for LCMHC, LCSW, and LCAS; at no charge to the employee
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Affordable plans with options that meet your family’s needs
- 401(k) with Matching – Invest in your future with confidence
- Generous PTO – Enjoy time off with paid holidays, emergency leave, and vacation accruals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for your mental, emotional, and financial wellness
- Career Growth – On-the-job training, certification support, and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
