School Based Therapist

Mahec•Asheville, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

MAHEC is seeking candidates for a School Based Therapist position with placement at TC Roberson. This is a full-time role, scheduled for 11 months annually, and is eligible for MAHEC's comprehensive Total Rewards package. Full independent licensure to practice is strongly preferred and will be prioritized. Bilingual Spanish/English speaking therapists may be eligible for a compensation add-on for this skill. The School Based Behavioral Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health treatment in an assigned school setting. The role is multi-faceted, requiring meeting clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity, ensuring compliance with program contracts/regulations, and fiscal responsibility for assigned program(s). 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.
Must have qualifying licensure.
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), OR Doctoral Level Psychologist (PhD, PsyD).
Provisional license allowed.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
Regular attendance on-site at assigned schools is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Full independent licensure to practice.
Bilingual Spanish/English language skills.
Some Positions may Require LCAS.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients using approved clinical models and modalities, adhering to the service definition 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 (e.g., CCAs, Psychological Testing, 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 conducting/participating in clinical service teams, linking and referring clients/families to services, and other programming as described in the service definition or by the SBBH Manager.
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. Some positions may focus 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 timeframes.
Submit clinical assessments, clinical addendums, internal transfer documentation, clinical conference notes, and client discharge paperwork within designated time frames set by the SBBH Manager.
Required participation in clinical staffing, monthly administrative meetings, and supervision with the team supervisor and/or SBBH Manager.