School Based Therapist - Mound Elementary
About The Position
The School-Based Therapist provides behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to children and adolescents within the school setting. The therapist works with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies to improve emotional well-being, reduce barriers to learning, and promote academic success through evidence-based behavioral health interventions. The role is full-time and year-round, in the School-Based Services department, and reports to the Program Manager, School-Based Services. Primary work is performed in assigned school buildings, with occasional travel. The position is classified as exempt.
Requirements
- Valid Ohio LSW or LPC is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and solve complex problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Frequent standing, walking, and sitting, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline preferred.
- Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families preferred.
- School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
- Higher behavioral health licensure designation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.
- Provide psychoeducation to students and families.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.
- Meet productivity and quality expectations.
- Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.
- Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned; duties may change based on organizational needs.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
