School Based Therapist (Adams County)

Job Description:

Job Title: School-Based Therapist
Location: Adams County School Districts
Department: Clarity Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

As our organization grows and our School-Based services expand to meet student needs, we are proud to introduce this new position!

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting students' mental health and helping them thrive in and out of the classroom? Join Centerstone as a School-Based Therapist , where you'll provide meaningful, evidence-based therapeutic services directly within the school environment.

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat students as well as collaborate with families, school personnel, and community partners. You'll help build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and remove barriers to academic success-all while advancing your clinical expertise.

This is a great opportunity for both new and experienced clinicians who want to make a strong impact in their community while enjoying solid support, competitive pay, and professional growth opportunities.

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Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
  
• Competitive Pay:
  LPC or LSW (Illinois): $61,000-$64,000
  LCPC or LCSW (Illinois): $68,000-$72,000 (based on licensure & experience)
  
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
  
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
  
• Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
  
• Company-paid basic life insurance
  
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care
  
• Health & Wellness Program
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Employee Discount Program
  
• Mileage Reimbursement (When applicable)
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized therapy to students during the school day to support emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
  
• Manage a clinical caseload in alignment with agency guidelines.
  
• Support academic success by delivering prevention and early-intervention services to reduce barriers to learning.
  
• Develop treatment plans and collaborate with school staff, clinical supervisors, and families to ensure coordinated care.
  
• Respond to crisis situations and provide timely emotional support during emergencies.
  
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external community resources as needed.
  
• Conduct clinical assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to students and families.
  
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and school partners to ensure continuity of care.
  

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
  
• Current (or soon-to-be) active licensure in Illinois as: LPC, LSW, LCPC, or LCSW
  
• Willingness to provide telehealth services (training provided).
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in diagnostic criteria for mental health and substance use disorders.
  
• In-depth knowledge of caseload management, rehabilitation methods, and relevant legal requirements.
  
• Familiarity with supervisory and training techniques in a treatment setting.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to establish effective relationships via in-person and telehealth platforms.
  
• Proficient in following directions and accepting supervision.
  

Ready to make a meaningful impact?
Join a team of mission-driven professionals who are dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and transforming lives through compassionate behavioral health support. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to apply and help build a healthier, more hopeful future for those who need it most.

Illinois Notice
As part of our talent review process, we may utilize technology that helps organize applicant information. This includes AI-assisted tools that support our team by reviewing and sorting resumes in relation to the experience and qualifications connected to each role. These tools assist our recruiters, but all hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.