School Based Therapist
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Job Description
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Job Location: Child and Family Downtown - Evansville, IN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a full-time School-Based Therapist to add to our team of professionals.
This position will work in our Child & Family Services Division and provide school-based assessments, therapy and other services to children and their families. $3,000 Sign-On BONUS offered for this position!!! ($1,500 after 90 days / $1,500 after 6 months of full-time employment) Please note that the candidate selected for this role may choose between a 10-month or 12-month position.
For 10-month employees, the work schedule aligns with the school calendar (August 1 – May 31). Employees are expected to return for the next school year.
WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN? AFFORDABLE Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment! Continues during non-working months; employee contributions apply. 401K Employer Contribution & Match Student Loan Assistance Program Physical & Financial Wellness Programs Generous Paid Time Off plan Competitive Total
Compensation
Program Individualized orientation and training program We are GROWING!! WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR? Provide individual, family and group therapy to children identified to be at-risk by their school. Provide clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment services in a school setting.
Maintain appropriate records of services to reflect patient progress and document treatment plans and goals. Maintain documentation and submit reports according to established time frames. Communicate professionally, make referrals and coordinate services with community agencies.
Conduct consultation and education activities to community and professional groups as needed. Maintain contact with other service providers, community agencies, schools, and civic organizations to enhance community awareness and public relations.
Qualifications
WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION? Applicants must have a Master's Degree AND have one of the following licenses: temp LSW, LSW, LCSW, LMFT-A, LMFT, LMHC-A, or LMHC. Preference given to fully licensed candidates.
Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance that meets the Indiana State minimum coverage requirement and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance. Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.
If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today! EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide individual, family, and group therapy to at-risk children within a school setting. They are also responsible for conducting clinical assessments, crisis interventions, and maintaining accurate treatment records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess a valid clinical license such as LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC. Additionally, a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to pass comprehensive background checks are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $62k–$84k)296 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Indiana index 93.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Indiana | 128 active | 7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 28% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $3k sign-on · loan repayment | Indiana counselor listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 26% offer loan repayment207 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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