School Based Therapist - Haywood County Schools

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC • Asheville, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MAHEC is seeking candidates for School Based Therapists to serve Haywood County Schools. This is a full-time, 11-month position with July off, providing outpatient mental health treatment in an assigned school setting. The role involves meeting clinical benchmarks, ensuring proper care according to program contracts, and fiscal responsibility. Therapists work onsite in elementary, middle, and high schools, with a current high need for elementary-aged students. This position reports to a Team Supervisor of the School Based Behavioral Health Program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mental Health, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Qualifying licensure: LCSW, LMHC, OR Doctoral Level Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).
• Provisional license allowed.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database applications.
• Regular attendance on-site at assigned schools is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English language skills.
• LCAS (Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist) preferred.
• Associate Licensed therapists considered, but full licensure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients using approved clinical models and modalities.
• Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, trauma-screenings, threat assessments, and comprehensive crisis plans.
• Incorporate internal and external collateral information into case conceptualization and treatment planning.
• Participate in program and activity planning related to therapeutic activities and treatment.
• Participate in treatment planning and implementation, including clinical service teams, linking/referring clients/families to services, and other programming.
• Provide support and training to clients and staff on behavioral strategies and interventions using evidenced-based models.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call crisis support.
• Complete required documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, service authorization requests, and clinical intakes within specified time frames.
• Submit clinical assessments, addendums, transfer documentation, conference notes, and discharge paperwork within designated time frames.
• Participate in clinical staffing, monthly administrative meetings, and supervision.

Benefits

• Great Healthcare coverage
• Pet insurance
• Annual professional development reimbursement allowance
• Up to 30 paid days off starting your first year
• Paid time off for professional development
• Covers cost and provides supervision services for Associate Licensed Therapists
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level