School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Overview: Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver. We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are - in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership. When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact. Responsibilities If you're someone who believes that early intervention can change the trajectory of a child's life, this role was built for you. As a School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist with Health Connect America, you'll provide meaningful, evidence-based behavioral health services to young children ages 3 to 5 within early childhood education settings. You'll play a critical role in helping children build emotional, social, and behavioral skills during their most formative years while partnering closely with families, educators, and support teams to create lasting positive outcomes. What You'll Do Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that address the unique emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental needs of young children ages 3 to 5 Provide individual, family, and group therapy utilizing evidence-based, play-based, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, educators, special education staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support each child's success across environments Support children with developmental disabilities, special needs, and behavioral health challenges by implementing individualized strategies that promote growth, regulation, and engagement Coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, schools, and community partners while connecting families to resources and supports that strengthen long-term outcomes Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and provide crisis intervention, consultation, and ongoing progress monitoring as needed What to Expect This is a school-based and community-focused role serving children within early childhood education programs throughout Spartanburg, South Carolina. You'll work primarily with preschool-aged students, partnering with teachers, administrators, caregivers, and other professionals who share a commitment to supporting young children during a critical stage of development. This position requires a therapist who is passionate about early childhood mental health and understands the importance of addressing behavioral, social, emotional, and developmental concerns as early as possible. Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or other special needs populations is highly valued. Services continue throughout the year to ensure continuity of care for enrolled clients when school is not in session. Qualifications We welcome candidates who bring a genuine commitment to children and families and meet the following qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field is required. Must hold license as a LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A, LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of SC. Minimum of one year experience working with children and/or families, which may include internships. Experience providing services in school-based or community-based settings preferred. Additional Requirements Knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems, and evidence-based behavioral health treatment approaches Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy services Strong crisis intervention, communication, and collaboration skills Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage a clinical caseload effectively Understanding of HIPAA, Medicaid documentation requirements, and ethical clinical practice Valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation for travel between service locations Benefits Flexible scheduling and a culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually because your well-being matters Paid time off and paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options Health Savings Account with company contribution Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account Access to a Health Navigator 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work offering exclusive savings and everyday perks Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. For more information on Equal Opportunity, please Equal Employment Opportunity Posters #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Connect America, Inc.