School Based Therapist - Enka team
About The Position
The School Based Behavioral Health Therapist provides outpatient mental health treatment in an assigned school setting. The role includes meeting clinical quality and productivity benchmarks, ensuring care complies with program contracts and regulations, and maintaining fiscal responsibility for assigned programs. The position reports to a Team Supervisor of the School Based Behavioral Health Program. The therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy to children and adults referred for mental health and substance abuse services, using agency-approved clinical models and modalities. The role also includes clinical assessments and crisis planning, treatment planning and implementation, collaboration with internal and external partners, behavioral support and training, and timely completion of clinical documentation. Participation in 24/7 on-call crisis support is required. Some positions may focus primarily on crisis assessment in schools. The position is scheduled for 11 months annually, with July off. Regular on-site attendance at assigned schools is essential. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or flexed to meet client or division needs, for 40 hours per workweek. Therapists must be flexible to provide services at any school in their assigned district. MAHEC offers in-house clinical supervision for qualified therapist associates, provider liability insurance, and an annual allowance for Continuing Medical/Behavioral Health Education. Employees scheduled off for summer break in July continue to receive pay deposits and remain eligible for elected benefits.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Mental Health, Counseling, or Social Work.
- Qualifying licensure: LCSW, LMHC, or doctoral-level psychologist (PhD or PsyD); provisional licensure is allowed.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
- Effective communication, decision-making, critical-thinking, conflict-resolution, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and respond appropriately to complex situations.
- Flexibility to provide services at schools throughout the assigned district and to flex typical business hours to meet client or division needs.
- Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call crisis support.
- Regular on-site attendance at assigned schools.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills; eligible for a compensation add-on after successful completion of a language-proficiency assessment once hired.
- Some positions may require LCAS.
- Related PhD or MPH, or dual credentials including LCAS, may qualify for additional salary credits.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy using agency-approved clinical models and modalities for children and adults referred for mental health and substance abuse services.
- Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, trauma screenings, threat assessments, and comprehensive crisis plans.
- Incorporate internal and external collateral information, such as CCAs, psychological testing, and medical evaluations, 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 and referring clients and families to services, and other programming required by service definitions or the SBBH Manager.
- Provide support and training to clients and staff on behavioral strategies and interventions using evidence-based models.
- Participate in 24/7 on-call crisis support; some positions may focus primarily on crisis assessment in the school setting.
- Complete required documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, service authorization requests, and clinical intakes at co-location offices when applicable, within specified time frames.
- Submit clinical assessments, clinical addendums, internal transfer documentation, clinical conference notes, and client discharge paperwork within designated time frames.
- Participate in clinical staffing, monthly administrative meetings, and supervision with the Team Supervisor and/or SBBH Manager.
- Maintain licensure and yearly training requirements, including organizational training.
- Attend assigned schools on-site and provide services at any school in the assigned district as needed.
Benefits
- Pay deposits and continued eligibility for elected benefits during July when scheduled off for summer break.
- In-house clinical supervision for qualified therapist associates at no cost to the employee.
- Provider liability insurance.
- Annual allowance for Continuing Medical/Behavioral Health Education.
- May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness if federal requirements are met.
- MAHEC Total Rewards (pay and benefits).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
