School Based Therapist - Haywood County Schools

4 days ago
United States$63,800 - $84,500+, based on experience and licensure status Salary will be prorated to reflect 11-month schedule (92.3% FTE)Full TimePsychologist
✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC as a School Based Therapist - Haywood County Schools in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

  • within your area expertise along with MAHEC’s organizational training.
  • Finally, the ability to apply the depth of knowledge maintained and gained through this process in real life scenarios as appropriate.
  • Interpersonal Skills Showing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding.
  • Within your area of expertise, showing respect and showing empathy where appropriate with your colleagues, patients, and their family at all times, even when its most difficult to do so.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $63,800 - $84,500+, based on experience and licensure status Salary will be prorated to reflect 11-month schedule (92.3% FTE)
  • 30 days PTO.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • M-F 8-5 schedule.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC in United States.

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyGroup TherapyClinical AssessmentCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningCase ConceptualizationBehavioral StrategiesMicrosoft OfficeConflict ResolutionCritical ThinkingInterpersonal Communication
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist - Haywood County Schools at Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC lists compensation for this psychologist position at $64k to $85k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($64k–$85k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Clinical Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Case Conceptualization, Behavioral Strategies. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide outpatient mental health treatment, including individual, family, and group therapy, within an assigned school setting. Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide crisis support and behavioral interventions for students.

Benefits package: Healthcare Coverage, Pet Insurance, Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Allowance, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education Allowance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC

Hospitals and Health Care
Asheville, North Carolina
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare Coverage
Pet Insurance
Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Allowance
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Allowance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

4d ago