School-Based Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Why Fresh Start Therapeutic Services?

• We LOVE people!

• We want to help build stronger communities.

• We want to invest in the communities where our clients reside.

• We hire change agents who are dedicated to empowering clients.

• We promote health and well-being holistically.

• We strive to make a difference with every encounter.

• We hire staff who are passionate and love what they do.

Fresh Start Therapeutic Services is committed to providing a positive work culture and inclusive team-oriented environment where our employees are able to thrive.

About the Role:

** We are seeking one full-time school-based therapist. ** 

As a Therapist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals, families, and groups through various mental health challenges by providing professional counseling and therapeutic interventions. Your work will focus on assessing clients' emotional and psychological needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and facilitating healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and continuity of support for clients facing crises, behavioral health issues, and life transitions. The ultimate goal of this role is to empower clients to improve their mental well-being, develop coping strategies, and achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives. Your compassionate and skilled approach will contribute significantly to the overall mental health and resilience of the community you serve.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or a related mental health field.
• Valid and current licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LGPC or LPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C), or equivalent in Maryland.
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling to diverse populations.
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with specialized populations such as children, adolescents, etc.
• Cultural competency in serving diverse communities.
• Experience in group therapy facilitation.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop tailored treatment plans based on clients' unique needs and goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and support clients experiencing acute emotional distress or behavioral health emergencies.
• Utilize therapeutic interventions to help clients develop effective coping mechanisms.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, progress notes, and treatment documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical professionals to coordinate care.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging research in counseling psychology and psychotherapy to enhance therapeutic outcomes.