School Based Primary Therapist - School Based Therapy (Days)

Tanner Health • Carrollton, GA

4d

About The Position

The School Based Primary Therapist provides individual, group, and family mental health sessions to students. Services may be delivered on a designated campus, in the community, in homes, at a clinic, or through telehealth. The therapist works alongside school counselors, social workers, administrators, and families to proactively support students and connect them with mental health resources in their communities.

The role offers PRN, 10-month, or 12-month agreement options to align with the academic calendar. Both in-person and telehealth services are currently provided to address student treatment needs. Utilization review is handled by a dedicated team, and free continuing education opportunities are available for professional growth.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling or a related field.
• At least one year of training in a specialty resulting in certification.
• One of the listed credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks in high-traffic areas.
• Ability to respond to crises and potentially combative patients while maintaining personal and emotional composure.
• Ability to relate empathetically to people.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Assessment and intervention skills.
• Basic data-entry skills; basic computer skills are preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical terminology and the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV diagnostic criteria.
• Legible handwriting.
• Time-management and organizational skills.
• Persuasive manner and ability to overcome denial and resistance to treatment.
• If recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, must have been clean and sober for two years.
• Substance abuse counselors must have a master's degree in a related field and the Master's Addiction Counselor credential (MAC) and/or be a certified addiction counselor supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions to students.
• Deliver services on a designated campus, in the community, in homes, at a clinic, and through telehealth.
• Collaborate with school counselors, social workers, administrators, and families to proactively meet students' needs.
• Help students find mental health resources in their communities.
• Obtain initial CPR and SCIPP certification within 90 days of employment and maintain certifications as required.

Benefits

• Free continuing education opportunities.
• Utilization review completed by a dedicated team to support counseling longevity.
• PRN, 10-month, or 12-month agreement options to align with the academic calendar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time