Mental Health Therapist → 26/27 SY

Atlantis Academy•Birmingham, AL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join their award-winning Special Education team for the 2026-2027 School Year. This role involves performing meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction. The ideal candidate excels in a student-centered, collaborative, and data-informed environment, is passionate about supporting students with special needs, and brings resilience, empathy, and a solutions-focused mindset. As a Mental Health Therapist, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional success through individual and group counseling, and close collaboration with educators, families, and community partners to create a safe, supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home and school.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy, social work or a closely related field of study.
Meet all state and district requirements for appropriate licensing and/or credentials.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining one or more of the following credentials: LMHC | LPC | LCSW | SSW
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing mental health support to children, preferably in an education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA), positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Highly skilled in building relationships with students, parents, teachers and community and/or district partners.
Advanced oral and written communication, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision making ability.
Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a state special education credential highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal, social, emotional, or family challenges impacting school performance, including crisis intervention when necessary.
Conducting comprehensive interviews with students, families, and school personnel to assess social, emotional, and behavioral adjustment to school and community life.
Maintaining consistent communication with parents/guardians by informing them of student progress, challenges, and any home-life changes that may influence academic performance.
Developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) in compliance with company, school, state, and federal guidelines.
Attending and actively participating in IEP team meetings, facilitating when required by the district, and engaging in other team meetings to address student or parent concerns.
Collaborating with educators, school staff, and social service agencies to design and implement appropriate support services for students and families.
Providing case management for students, including coordinating parent meetings, facilitating emergency transportation requests, supporting disciplinary processes, and liaising with outside therapists.
Partnering with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and service providers to identify solutions to academic and behavioral challenges, while building strong relationships and promoting a positive organizational image.
Ensuring consistent use of positive teaching strategies by conducting monthly classroom climate observations and monitoring the implementation of IEP and PBIP goals.
Guiding and consulting with teachers on classroom scheduling, data system management, and student transition planning to ensure alignment with IEP and program goals.
Assessing student progress through ongoing review of data collection systems, and training staff to apply results-driven interventions that address evolving student needs.
Modeling best practices for student engagement, effective communication, and problem-solving with staff—reinforcing a data-driven, behavior-analytic, and collaborative approach to maximize outcomes for students and colleagues.