MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
About The Position
Join Our Team as a School-Based Outpatient Therapist! Make a Lasting Impact on Students and Families Are you a passionate mental health professional looking to provide meaningful support to children and adolescents in a school setting? We are seeking a School-Based Outpatient Therapist to join our growing team and deliver high-quality outpatient mental health services within a collaborative educational environment. Position: School-Based Outpatient Therapist Location: McKeesport Area Schools Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time | School-Based Outpatient Setting About the Role As a School-Based Outpatient Therapist, you will provide therapeutic services to students while promoting emotional wellness, academic success, and healthy development. This position offers the opportunity to work directly where students spend most of their day, creating accessible and impactful mental health support.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related mental or behavioral health field.
- Experience working with children and adolescents.
- Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
- FBI Clearance, Pennsylvania State Criminal Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training certification prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical licensure preferred.
- LSW, LAPC, pre-licensed, or license-eligible clinicians are encouraged to apply.
- School-based or outpatient counseling experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy services in a school-based outpatient setting.
- Complete assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
- Assist students in building coping skills, emotional regulation, and resiliency.
- Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
- Participate in treatment planning, supervision, and professional development activities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Continuing education and training opportunities.
- Clinical supervision and professional mentorship.
- Flexible scheduling options, including potential summer flexibility.
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
