Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist - School-Based

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Empowering communities through accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care. At the Jane Pauley Community Health Center (JPCHC), every role is rooted in purpose. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we’re committed to providing high-quality, integrated care regardless of income or insurance status. Our mission-driven team supports underserved populations in Indiana, and we’re proud to create a welcoming, team-based environment where employees can grow and thrive. The Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist- School-Based (Warren Township) will provide psychosocial assessments, therapeutic counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families. This provider will collaborate with an interdisciplinary clinic and school team to ensure continuity of care, support smooth transitions, and promote quality patient outcomes. As a Licensed Behavioral Health professional, the provider will deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health services to patients in a school-based and community-based setting. There is potential that providers may have to float between sites and between school districts to cover for other providers when appropriate.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, social determinants of health, and the challenges facing underserved and low-income populations
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen in accordance with FQHC and regulatory requirements
Valid driver’s license required
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field required
Current, unrestricted, independent clinical licensure in the state of Indiana (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) is preferred. Unrestricted associate-level clinical licensure in the state of Indiana (LMHC-A, LSW, LMFTA) is required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel) and other applications.
Working knowledge of electronic health records

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with special education law, IEP processes, IDEA requirements, local community resources, and social services systems preferred
CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification preferred
Bilingual or multilingual fluency preferred
One year experience working within a public school district preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide short-term therapeutic counseling to patients and families, including individual, family, and group therapy
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Utilize risk screens, de-escalation, and crisis intervention techniques
Support patients’ emotional and behavioral needs in their school environment as needed
Participate in patient IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and manifestation determination reviews
Collaborate with JPCHC school-based Life Skills Clinicians and psychiatry providers regarding patient treatment goals and interventions (select districts)
Coordinate services and support smooth transitions across levels of care
Participate in district- and building-level teams related to crisis response, student wellness, mental health, equity, and school climate
Collaborate with school personnel, including district and building administration, school social workers, school counselors, and teachers
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, Behavioral Health Consultants, and the broader care team at local JPCHC clinics to ensure integrated care
Build and maintain strong relationships with school personnel, community resources, medical teams, and protective services
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Apply knowledge of protective service mandates for both adults and children
Other duties may be assigned