Professional III School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist
About The Position
The School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (SBBHT) completes intakes and psychiatric diagnostic evaluations; provides individual and family psychotherapy, therapeutic behavioral support and case management, psychoeducation, prevention services, and consultation with school professionals, parents, and students. The therapist manages a diverse caseload and collaborates with people served and other providers to address clients’ mental, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Services are primarily provided in schools, the community, and homes, with telehealth available when clinically indicated. The role involves coordinating with school personnel and families, providing counseling and behavioral support, making referrals for related health and psychosocial services, and completing clinical documentation in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. There may also be an opportunity to train in early childhood mental health screening, assessment, diagnosis, and community-based consultation or therapeutic services for children ages 0–5 and their families during summer months. The position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Travel and work outside normal hours may be required for meetings, presentations, trainings, and other events.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling.
- LSW or LISW, or LPC or LPCC, in good standing in the state of Ohio.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
- Must not have any 6-point driving violations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain bodily injury/property coverage of $100,000/$300,000.
Nice To Haves
- The job description does not identify preferred qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with school personnel to identify students who may need behavioral health services and facilitate referrals.
- Contact and meet with parents or caregivers for intake, consent to treat, and psychiatric diagnostic evaluations.
- Provide individual counseling, therapeutic behavioral support, parent guidance, and family interventions.
- Provide group counseling, therapeutic behavioral support, and prevention groups as needed.
- Integrate behavioral health care with clients’ health needs and refer them to appropriate medical, dental, psychiatric, and other psychosocial services.
- Complete clinical documentation promptly and in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
- Meet productivity expectations.
- Potentially provide early childhood mental health screenings, assessment and diagnosis, and community-based consultation or therapeutic services for children ages 0–5 and their families during summer months, following training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Choice of medical and dental plans
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
- Vision
- Support for continuing education and credential renewal
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
- 457(b) Savings
- Mental Health Support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Subscription
- Short and Longterm Disability
- Potential eligibility for assistance with student loan debt through the National Health Service Corps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
