School-Based Therapist

Position Summary

The School-Based Child Therapist provides on-site therapeutic services to students in K–12 settings who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Working in partnership with school staff, families, and community providers, the therapist delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that promotes emotional regulation, academic engagement, and positive youth development.

This position is ideal for a passionate, collaborative clinician who thrives in educational environments and is committed to youth mental wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to students referred for mental health support within the school setting.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaborate with students, families, and school personnel to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practices tailored to the child’s developmental stage and presenting concerns (e. g., anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, peer conflict).
• Work closely with school teams, including counselors, administrators, and teachers, to support coordinated care and promote a positive learning environment.
• Participate in school-based meetings (e. g., student support teams, IEP/504 meetings) as appropriate, to advocate for students’ mental health needs.
• Monitor and document clinical progress and complete all required documentation in a timely and ethical manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, following established school and agency protocols.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain strong communication with families, with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences, to ensure alignment and support.
• Promote a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and inclusive therapeutic environment.
• Uphold all agency, state, and federal privacy and documentation regulations, including HIPAA and mandated reporting.
• Assist with other clinical duties as assigned.