School-based Therapist – The Beacon Learning Center

Ramey-Estep / Re-group•Greenup, KY

1d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The School-based Therapist provides direct clinical services within The Beacon Learning Center, a short-term, intensive behavioral health and educational program serving elementary-aged students with moderate to severe behavioral health needs. The therapist delivers trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions in a structured therapeutic school environment to help students stabilize symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and transition successfully back to their school setting. The role provides individual, group, and family therapy, case coordination, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and crisis response. The therapist works closely with students, caregivers, educational staff, clinicians, case managers, psychiatric providers, school districts, and community partners. The position requires timely and compliant clinical documentation, active participation in treatment-team reviews, and support for students throughout the therapeutic school day. The primary work setting is The Beacon Learning Center in Greenup, Kentucky. Work may also take place in clients’ homes, offices, schools, and other community-based settings, with travel during the week and occasional out-of-town meetings. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to client needs; holidays, weekends, extra hours, and participation in an after-hours and weekend on-call schedule may be required. The work involves an intense and unpredictable population, possible verbal and physical aggression, and a fast-paced environment requiring timely crisis decisions. A master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical field such as social work, counseling, or psychology is required. Candidates must be licensed or licensure eligible under the appropriate board, maintain current licensure and SCM certification, and meet ongoing training requirements. The position is full-time and offers an annual salary range of $65,000–$75,000, with eligibility for a sign-on bonus starting at $3,000 and a full-time employee benefits package.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university in a clinical field such as social work, counseling, or psychology.
Licensed or licensure eligible under the appropriate board; maintain current licensure and work within applicable ethical guidelines.
At least 21 years of age.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license and insurability.
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications used by the organization or regulatory agencies.
Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background screening.
Successful completion of a TB skin test, or proof of a negative chest X-ray or other documentation.
Maintain 40 hours of annual training through Relias or other appropriate sources, as well as at least the minimum training required for licensure.
Maintain SCM training certification and attend all training assigned for the job.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, talking, hearing, and smelling; frequently sitting, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs; and occasionally climbing, balancing, or running.
Ability to travel during the week to meet clients, families, and community partners in home, school, and other settings, including out-of-town meetings.
Ability to respond to crisis situations in a fast-paced environment and work with a population that may exhibit verbal or physical aggression.
Ability to work a schedule that may include holidays, weekends, extra hours, and after-hours or weekend on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Experience in a community-based program.
Experience addressing trauma and promoting recovery for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and adults with serious mental illness (SMI).
Experience providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services in behavioral health or related settings.

Responsibilities

Provide group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, case coordination, and other clinically appropriate services to students.
Facilitate daily group therapy sessions focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, and behavioral strategies.
Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions appropriate for elementary-aged students.
Support students in developing skills that improve functioning in school and home environments.
Support implementation of behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning activities.
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments to support PHP level of care.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on student needs and progress.
Participate in weekly treatment-team reviews to assess progress and adjust interventions.
Collaborate with educational staff to integrate behavioral health supports into academic instruction.
Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, including clinicians, educators, case managers, and psychiatric providers.
Communicate with school district partners about student progress and needs, including transition planning.
Provide family therapy and parent support sessions to reinforce treatment goals; engage caregivers in treatment planning and progress updates.
Collaborate with families in their natural environment to reinforce interventions and improve outcomes.
Maintain active Safe Crisis Management (SCM) certification and use de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques as needed.
Respond to behavioral crises to help ensure the safety of students and staff; participate in post-incident debriefings and continuous improvement efforts.
Complete accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other documentation.
Ensure documentation meets Medicaid, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including PHP, CARF, and CCBHC requirements as applicable.
Engage with students throughout the therapeutic school day to support behavior, reinforce skills, and maintain a structured environment.
Ensure services align with PHP level-of-care requirements and child behavioral health best practices.
Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for students.
Promote evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, strengths-based approaches, and developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, equitable, and family-centered care.
Ensure effective communication between program staff, families, referral sources, and community partners.
Maintain clinical records and adhere to confidentiality standards.
Support crisis response, safety planning, and coordination of emergency services in school settings; assist with the after-hours and weekend on-call schedule.
Promote a positive view of RE to the public and outside agencies.
Maintain current licensure and comply with licensure-board ethical guidelines.
Participate regularly in supervision and consultation.
Collaborate with other assigned RE services and community partners.
Support the safety and well-being of RE clients; follow agency mission, values, ethics, policies, procedures, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Report incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to appropriate authorities and RE.
Perform other duties as assigned.