School Based Mental Health Therapist

School-Based Therapist Department: School-Based Services Reports to: Program Manager, School-Based Services FLSA Classification: Exempt Employment Status: Full-Time, Year-Round Job Summary The School-Based Therapist provides behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to children and adolescents within the school setting. The therapist collaborates with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies to improve emotional well‑being, reduce barriers to learning, and promote academic success through evidence-based behavioral health interventions. Day in the Life Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate. Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans. Provide individual, family, and group therapy. Provide crisis intervention and safety planning. Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers. Provide psychoeducation to students and families. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record. Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation. Meet productivity and quality expectations. Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement. Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Clinical Excellence Communication Professionalism Collaboration Time Management Quality Improvement Customer Service Requirements Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline is preferred; experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families is also preferred. School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred. Valid Ohio LSW or LPC license required; higher behavioral health licensure designation preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and solve complex problems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems. Experience in trauma‑informed care, child development, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Physical Demands Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Work Environment Primary work is performed in assigned school buildings with occasional travel. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement Primary Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. Other Duties Duties may change at any time based on organizational needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr