Behavioral Health School Based Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Community Clinic is a trusted regional healthcare system dedicated to delivering exceptional, whole-person care in a compassionate, professional, and welcoming environment. As we continue to grow across the region, we remain grounded in one belief: people matter. That includes our patients—and our team. Every employee plays a vital role in living out our promise: We care. You belong.

Job Summary

Community Clinic is seeking a Behavioral Health professional to serve as a Behavioral Health School Based Therapist at our Primary Care and Urgent Care clinic in Rogers, AR - Rogers Heritage High School. Under the supervision of the assigned Clinical Supervisor, the Behavioral Health School Based Therapist delivers comprehensive therapeutic services to participants in a school setting. Through a community-based approach, the BH School Based Therapist provides individual therapy, intake/assessments, suicide risk assessment, crisis stabilization, treatment planning, family therapy, and leads groups in a school and community-based setting. In addition, they will provide referrals and coordination with family, school staff medical providers, primary physicians, and other community partners to ensure seamless services and comprehensive care of the participants we serve. The schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to students
• Develop and implement personalized intervention plans
• Conduct assessments to identify students' emotional and behavioral needs
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, primary care team, and administrators to support students' holistic development
• Deliver crisis intervention and support as needed
• Offer workshops and training sessions for staff and students on mental health issues
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student sessions and progress
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and develop comprehensive support plans
• Advocate for students' mental health needs within the school community
• Develop and implement preventive programs and activities to promote mental health awareness
• Attend care team meetings and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Adheres to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, CLIA, HRSA, NCQA PCMH and OSHA.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills

• Behavioral Health Expertise: Ability to use therapeutic modalities to address the needs of the students and families on your caseload. Demonstrated ability to create and implement effective intervention plans. Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support students' well-being.
• Medical/Mental Health Knowledge: Familiarity with common medical conditions and psychotropic medications. Strong understanding of child development and psychological theories.
• Team Collaboration: Strong ability to function in a fast-paced school environment. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Communication Skills: Excellent ability to consult and communicate with school staff, other professionals, and other team members.
• Flexibility & Efficiency: Proficiency in using counseling and educational assessment tools. Proficiency in crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Constant Learner: Engages in professional development activities to develop skills useful for your role as a therapist

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required
• LCSW or LPC required
• Experience in mental health field is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Speaking ability (English & Spanish) is required

Why Work at Community Clinic?

• Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!
• Excellent Benefits Package including:
  • Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Employee Discounts for Care