School Based Therapist - Portage County

Job Description

SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST – PORTAGE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Are you passionate about helping students in need on their mental health journey?

Join our team and provide quality behavioral health care in the Windham and Maplewood schools - NO PRODUCTIVITY and SUMMERS OFF!!

We're hiring a School-Based Therapist to provide individual support and mental health consultation to students in Portage County’s Windham and Maplewood schools. You'll collaborate with school personnel to provide treatment to identified students, provide crisis intervention services as needed, and refer students to our Agency for higher level care when appropriate. The School-Based Therapist also engages in ongoing discussions with school personnel about how changes in laws and/or community events can impact student needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides mental health consultation and counseling for identified students
• Assists school personnel with learning behavioral interventions
• Participates in IEP, 504, and grade meetings, parent conferences, and school events
• Collaborates with school personnel for professional development related to mental health
• Refers clients to the Agency’s treatment services, and facilitates communication between school personnel and School-Based Billable staff
• Assists with expanding billable and prevention services within the school districts
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• LISW, LPCC or IMFT licensure and Master’s Degree required.
• At least 2 years providing therapy services in the field; school-based experience preferred.
• Ability to think critically and utilize problem-solving skills; strong ethical decision-making skills required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  
  

Benefits:

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off – Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

For more than 80 years, Child Guidance & Family Solutions has been a nationally recognized leader providing innovative and effective mental health services for children, teens, adults and families. Our therapists meet you where you are – in our offices, in pediatricians’ offices, in the home, at childcare centers, and on-site in elementary, middle and high schools.

Apply now to be part of a team that truly cares and Make a Difference!

Child Guidance & Family Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.