School Based Therapist - Haywood County Schools

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist - Haywood County Schools at Mountain Area Health Education Center - MAHEC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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

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.

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.

This position is based in Haywood County, North Carolina.

Key skills and qualifications: Individual therapy, Family therapy, Group therapy, Clinical assessments, Trauma-screening, Threat assessments, Crisis planning, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The School Based Therapist provides outpatient mental health treatment, including individual, family, and group therapy, within assigned school settings. They are responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and participating in crisis support and clinical staffing.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, 30 Paid Days Off, Professional Development Reimbursement, 401k, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.