Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed School Therapist to join our dynamic educational team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to students within a school setting, promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and positive behavioral development. Your expertise will help create a supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a Licensed School Therapist, you will collaborate closely with educators, families, and external mental health professionals to deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual student needs. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents while fostering their overall development. Duties Conduct thorough clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations to identify student mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans. Deliver individual and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based therapy for children, trauma-informed care, and behavioral therapy. Implement crisis management protocols and crisis intervention strategies to support students experiencing acute emotional or behavioral distress. Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and external providers to coordinate case management efforts and ensure continuity of care. Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and school policies using social work documentation tools and medical terminology. Provide specialized counseling services including child & family counseling, school-based counseling, adolescent development support, and working with students with developmental disabilities or autism. Engage in data collection and progress monitoring to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust interventions accordingly. Qualifications Valid licensure as a School Therapist or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure in mental health counseling. Proven experience working with children, adolescents, and families in educational or clinical settings. Strong knowledge of mental health counseling techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), applied behavior analysis (ABA), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. Familiarity with special education processes, conflict management, behavior management strategies, and working with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays such as autism spectrum disorder. Excellent clinical documentation skills adhering to medical records standards; experience using social work documentation tools preferred. Ability to handle crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention skills; experience with PTSD care is a plus. Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to mental health treatment; understanding of HIPAA compliance is essential. Cultural competence in providing diversity-sensitive counseling tailored to varied student backgrounds. Bilingual is a + Join us in empowering students through compassionate mental health support! This role offers an enriching environment where your expertise will directly impact young lives positively while collaborating within a vibrant school community committed to excellence in student well-being.

Pay:

$29.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person