Therapist, School Based- Children's Mental Health

Family & Children's Services Career Center•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Family & Children’s Services is hiring a school-based children’s mental health therapist to work with children ages 4–18 at school sites. The therapist provides evidence-based treatment to children and families facing significant behavioral and emotional issues, including those living in high-stress environments. Services include assessments, treatment planning and updates, and individual, family, and group therapy. The therapist collaborates monthly with teachers and may occasionally provide services to children or adults through the office-based family-strengthening program. Therapists are primarily embedded at one school, with access to the client’s education team; some may serve multiple schools in an area. Schedules may offer flexibility and follow school schedules for virtual and no-school days. The annual salary is structured around 10 months of work and paid over 12 months. The role operates within the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, using multidisciplinary teams and coordinated, whole-person care for people with mental health and substance use challenges. This is a safety-sensitive position under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees are subject to the agency’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy; possession of a medical marijuana license does not exclude an applicant.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Counseling Psychology, or an equivalent field from an accredited school.
Knowledge and experience in individual, group, and family therapy.
Knowledge and experience conducting mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Demonstrated clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiple problems.
Must be licensed or under supervision for licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Oklahoma.
Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and use of a personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based mental health treatment to children ages 4–18 and their families at school sites.
Conduct intakes and mental health assessments, and develop treatment plans and plan updates.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
Collaborate monthly with teachers and work with clients’ education teams.
Occasionally provide services to children and/or adults in the office-based family-strengthening program.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support client recovery.