School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Are you a passionate mental health professional looking for a rewarding position where you can make a lasting impact on children and families? Allied Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide essential counseling services to students in Jefferson County schools.

As a therapist with Allied, you will be pivotal in ensuring students receive the mental health support they need by providing individual and group counseling. You'll work closely with school counselors and staff, using evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Social Work or a related discipline and possess strong communication skills, the ability to build quick rapport with children and families, and the capacity to remain calm and effectively manage crisis situations within an interdisciplinary team.

About Allied Behavioral Health Solutions

Allied Behavioral Health Solutions is a locally owned organization focusing on collaborating with individuals, families, medical providers, and communities to create better outcomes for all. Increasing access to high-quality behavioral health services is our contribution to these better outcomes. Our unique approach integrates behavioral health and primary care services, offering a team to support every client’s needs. Our staff specializes in a variety of topics and treatment methods to allow us to meet every client wherever they may be. 

Benefits & What We Offer

• A flexible school-based schedule with options of a 10-month contract (August-May) to have summers and school breaks off, or elect a 12-month contract for year-round employment.

• Free clinical supervision toward licensure (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, etc.) through our agency. 

• Paid weekly individual and/or group clinical supervision for pre-licensure clinicians

• Yearly continuing education and materials stipend

• Paid training in evidence-based practices

• Paid orientation to the position

• PTO and paid holidays

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• Free Teladoc for staff and their entire household

• 401(k) and dependent caregiver accounts available

• Compensation of $45,000-50,000 per year

• Additional staff support opportunities through learning collaboratives, reflective supervision, and equity and affinity groups

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services utilizing evidence-based practices.

• Provide education regarding behavioral health needs to staff and families as needed.

• Appropriately assess and diagnose the identified client, per insurance requirements.

• Maintain timely intake, session, data collection, and billing documentation.

• Collaborate with school counselors on school needs and RTI-B tiered intervention.

• Assist with the implementation of regulating and coping activities for students as needed.

• Coordinate referrals and additional services within and outside of the school system to support student outcomes.

• Cooperate with the Team Coordinator to identify ongoing needs for behavioral health services and make appropriate recommendations for programming that may best support the identified children/families.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, or related discipline.

• Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.

• Proficiency in Microsoft OFFICE, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• LCSW, Licensed School Counselor, or related licensure is preferred.

• Experience working in a medical and/or clinical setting is preferred.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of students while gaining valuable experience and licensure? We’d love to meet you! Apply today to join our team.

Non-Discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law, regulations and policies, Allied Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC does not discriminate in the hiring of or provision of services to persons based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, income status, political beliefs, or any other similar characteristics of individuals.