Mental Health Therapist I-II
About The Position
The Mental Health Therapist provides school-based mental health services to students in Antioch, California, for the 2026–2027 school year. The role includes individual, group, and/or parent counseling as outlined in each student's IEP, and creating and managing referral assessments for Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS). The therapist collaborates with school staff to interpret assessment results and develop appropriate interventions, and works with teachers, administrators/directors, and other school personnel to address student needs and provide mental health insights. The role also includes consulting with and training school staff and other therapists on mental health topics and effective student-support strategies. The therapist provides behavioral support and crisis counseling as needed; maintains accurate, confidential records of student interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes using the company's platform; and prepares reports and documentation for school administration and external agencies as required. The therapist protects client confidentiality and obtains necessary permissions before sharing information, participates in weekly supervision or consultation meetings with other therapists, and completes Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) continuing education and license renewals as required. Point Quest Group provides hands-on supervision and accessible support to help therapists and assistants grow professionally. Its services include in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing.
Requirements
- Must be licensed as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
- Must have DOJ/FBI Live Scan background clearance and TB clearance.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in speech therapy.
- Department of Education certification.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs.
- Experience with school-based caseload management.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and/or parent counseling as outlined in each student's IEP.
- Create and manage referral assessments for Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS).
- Collaborate with school staff to interpret assessment results and develop appropriate interventions.
- Work with teachers, school administrators/directors, and other school personnel to address students' needs and provide insights on mental health issues.
- Provide consultation and training to school staff and other therapists on mental health topics and effective student-support strategies.
- Offer behavioral support and crisis counseling as needed.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes on the company-provided platform.
- Prepare reports and documentation for school administration and external agencies as required.
- Protect client confidentiality and obtain necessary permissions for information sharing.
- Participate in weekly supervision or consultation meetings with other therapists.
- Complete BBS-mandated continuing education and renew licenses as required.
Benefits
- CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits that continue through all 12 months of the year.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation.
- Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist.
- Company-provided live CEUs available virtually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
