About this role
About the Role The School-Based Therapist provides behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to children and adolescents within the school setting. The therapist collaborates with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies to promote emotional well-being and academic success through evidence-based interventions. What You'll Do
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy; crisis intervention; and safety planning.
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.
- Provide psychoeducation to students and families.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultations.
- Meet productivity and quality expectations; participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.
- Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related behavioral health discipline (preferred).
- Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families (preferred).
- School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to exercise sound clinical judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems.
- Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required; higher licensure designation preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Nice to Have
- School-based or community behavioral health experience (strongly preferred). Compensation & Benefits
- Salary not disclosed in posting.