School Based Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.

The Mountain School Based Therapist will provide school-based clinical services and interventions to students attending Carlson Elementary School and Georgetown Community School in beautiful Clear Creek County, Colorado. The School Based Therapist will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with students with the goal of promoting behavioral health, emotional well-being, and access to supportive services. 

• Master’s degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant professional experience and/or training required.
• Colorado licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or PsyD preferred.
• Candidate status (SWC, MFTC, LPCC, LSW) with DORA required.

• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Engage clients and families in treatment planning, support progress toward agreed-upon goals, and coordinate care with internal and external service providers.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and family therapy services in a manner that promotes client progress and is consistent with recovery-oriented and trauma-informed standards of care.
• Provide case management services, including service planning, advocacy, referrals to community resources, and assistance with accessing basic needs.
• Facilitate behavioral health prevention and education groups.
• Assess and respond to behavioral health risk factors, including suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and grave disability. As appropriate, complete suicide assessments and involuntary mental health hold documentation in accordance with organizational and school protocols. Identify concerns related to abuse or neglect and complete required reports to Social Services as necessary.
• Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, collaboration, and effective interpersonal skills in the work environment.
• Collaborate with individuals and systems essential to client well-being, including the school district, child welfare system, juvenile justice system, school-based health centers, families, and other community resources.

Professional Development:

• Participate in continuing education activities to obtain or maintain professional licensure.
• Remain informed of current developments, best practices, and changes within the field.
• Review complex or challenging cases with peers and supervisors as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing collaborative supervision.

Administrative Services:

• Participate in parent-teacher conferences and back-to-school events.
• Attend monthly school district Mental Health Team meetings.
• Complete clinical documentation within three business days.

Note:  Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Salary Range Master’s Unlicensed Clinician $57,000 - $64,000*

Salary Range Licensed Clinician LCSW, LMFT, LPC $70,000 – $77,200*

Additional Salary Information*:

• The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
• Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.*

Application Deadline : This position will remain posted until filled. We encourage applicants to apply by 9/14/2026for priority consideration.