Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - School Based
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Job Description
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
About Us
Devang Family Services is a leading mental health provider dedicated to improving the emotional and behavioral well-being of youth and families. In partnership with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), we deliver high-quality school-based and teletherapy services to students in need. We are seeking passionate and skilled School-Based Therapists to join our growing team.
Position Summary
*Please note that our service location is specific to providing in school therapy throughout wake county public schools. Must have reliable transportation. Bilingual and/or Spanish Speaking is preferred / a plus.
As a School-Based Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy services to students during the school day, before/after school hours, and occasionally during school breaks. You will work closely with school staff, parents, and other professionals to support the emotional and academic success of each student.
Responsibilities Include
- Provide school-based outpatient therapy (individual, family, group) and teletherapy (as needed).
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with school staff through Child and Family Team meetings, MTSS, IEPs, and staff consultations.
- Attend parent-teacher conferences as clinically indicated.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and payer standards.
- Participate in internal supervision, training, and professional development.
- Ensure timely response to referrals (first session within 3 weeks).
- Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed care.
- Deliver services in a manner that minimizes disruption to academic instruction.
- Maintain communication with families and guardians, including obtaining informed consent.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Required: LCMHCA, LCSWA, LMFTA (provisional or fully licensed in North Carolina)
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a school or outpatient setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within school environments.
- Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes
- Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
- Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
- Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
- Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)
- Background check and sex offender registry clearance required.
Preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
- Familiarity with school systems, MTSS, and IEP processes.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k)
- Clinical supervision for provisionally licensed clinicians
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid opportunities (in-person + telehealth)
- Supportive, mission-driven culture
- Opportunities for growth and leadership
- Flexible work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities
Provide school-based outpatient therapy, including individual, family, and group sessions, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Collaborate with school staff, parents, and professionals to support student emotional and academic success through assessments and treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a professional license such as LCMHCA, LCSWA, or LMFTA in North Carolina. Candidates must have experience working with children and families in a school or outpatient setting and possess strong clinical and organizational skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - School Based at Avighna Holistic Care 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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