School-Based Therapist

Pawnee Mental Health Services Inc•Concordia, KS

About The Position

As a School-Based Therapist here at Pawnee, you'll be joining an exciting and rapidly growing team of school-based professionals providing mental health services to local school systems at all ages. This is a new and rapidly expanding program designed to meet the increased mental health needs of our local student population. At Pawnee Mental Health, we take a great deal of pride in the services we offer, and the progress made by those we serve. All employees, regardless of their role, are an important part of our success! To help us achieve our mission, we’re looking for bright and talented people with great ideas. We believe individuals and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges should have the opportunity to lead normal, productive lives at home and in their communities. If you feel the same, we invite you to explore the opportunity below to see how you can make a difference! We look forward to reviewing your application!

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or related field
Current, active, unencumbered license as an LPC, LMFT, LMLP, or LMSW (a temporary license will be considered eligible)
Experience providing therapy services to children under 17.
Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations
Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite
Maintain a valid driver’s license
All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Independent clinical license (LCPC, LCMFT, LP, LSCSW)
1 year experience providing therapy in the school setting
Familiarity with school community including MTSS framework and special education
All employees will be required to submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy sessions in the school setting according to your license
Actively collaborate with all other members of the health team on behalf of your clients
Travel will be required to local school districts. Travel is fully reimbursed by the company.
Provide expert clinical opinions to other program staff, especially in the community services departments
Meet direct service, administrative, and clinical documentation requirements
Other Duties as Assigned
Maintain continuing education and attend regular training events
Participate in community events advocating mental health on a voluntary basis
Complete crisis screens if no crisis program staff are available

Benefits

School Based Therapists at Pawnee have the opportunity to earn up to $12,000 per year in bonus pay by meeting their client care expectations and by holding groups.
Medical & Vision Insurance: Accessible plans to support your health needs offered through BCBS or Aetna – prices for single coverage between $50-100/month.
Dental Insurance: 100% FREE for employees.
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS): Secure your future with KPERS retirement benefits - a lifetime pension program.
Other insurances: Life insurance coverage up to 150% of your annual income and long-term disability insurance at NO COST.
Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year.
Generous PTO: Start earning 10 hours of PTO per month, jumps to 16 hours per month on your first anniversary.
Enjoy Your Summers Off: This role follows the school year calendar, giving you the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and make the most of your summer break!
Paid Medical Leave: Receive a 40-hour bank of paid medical leave IMMEDIATELY upon hire.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access support resources for your personal and professional life.
Supplemental benefits: Additional life insurance coverage, ambulance transportation, short term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and more!