School Based Therapist - McDowell County Schools

Position Overview This is a full-time position with the month of July scheduled off, eligible for MAHEC's Total Rewards package including great Healthcare coverage, pet insurance, an annual professional development reimbursement allowance, up to 30 paid days off starting your first year with us, and more! MAHEC treats School Based patients at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, and currently have a high need for elementary aged students. School Based Therapists will work onsite in one or more locations within their team's assigned School District(s). The School Based Behavioral Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health treatment in an assigned school setting. The Therapist role is multi-faceted and includes meeting clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity, ensuring proper care is being provided in accordance with program contracts/regulations, fiscal responsibility and/or assigned program(s). This position will report to a Team Supervisor of the School Based Behavioral Health Program. Specific Responsibilities Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients using clinical models and modalities approved by the agency and the service definition for children and adults who are being referred to mental health and substance abuse services. Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, trauma-screenings, threat assessments and comprehensive crisis plans. Incorporate internal and external collateral information (i.e. CCAs, Psychological Testing, Medical Evaluations, etc.) into case conceptualization and treatment planning. Participate in program and activity planning related to therapeutic activities and treatment. Participate in treatment planning and implementation including conducting/participating in clinical service teams, linking and referring clients/families to services, and other programming as described in the service definition or by SBBH Manager. Provide support and training to clients and staff related to behavioral strategies and interventions through the use of evidenced-based models. Participate in 24/7 on-call crisis support. Some positions may require a primary focus on crisis assessment in the school setting. Complete documentation required including progress notes, treatment plans, service authorization requests, and clinical intakes at co-location offices when applicable within the time frame specified. Submit clinical assessments, clinical addendums, internal transfer documentation, clinical conference notes, and client discharge paperwork within designated time frames set by SBBH Manager. Required participation in clinical staffing, monthly administrative meetings and supervision with team supervisor and/or SBBH Manager. Key Competencies Communication Skills: Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties. Decision Making: Ability to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion. Healthcare Knowledge: Keep abreast of new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicate them to the rest of the team. Maintain licensure and yearly training requirements. Interpersonal Skills: Meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding. Show respect and empathy, listen actively, be authentic, responsible, dependable, patient. Organizational Values: Adhere to MAHEC’s founding principles, demonstrate integrity and accountability, reverence for other cultures, equitable practices, manage change, and understand organizational dynamics. Problem Solving: Analytical mind, work autonomously to solve complex problems, think logically through problems and come to appropriate resolution. Drive continuous improvement. Specified Skills Computer: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required. Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Mental Health, Counseling, or Social Work. Must have qualifying licensure. Required Licenses: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) or Doctoral Level Psychologist (PhD, PsyD). Provisional license allowed. Some positions may require LCAS open to considering Associate Licensed therapists, but full licensure strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual Spanish/English language skills preferred. Eligible for compensation add-on after successful completion of language‑proficiency assessment. Other qualifying factors like experiential credit, dual licensure LCAS, MPH, and/or a PhD in psychology/psychiatry may be considered for salary add‑on. Schedule This role is scheduled 40 hours weekly, 11-months annually, off during July. Regular attendance on‑site at assigned schools is an essential function. Typical business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed). School Based Therapists may be asked to provide MAHEC therapy services to any schools within their team's assigned district and typically work onsite from the school premises. Compensation Salary range $63,800 - $84,500+, based on experience and licensure status. Salary will be prorated to reflect 11‑month schedule (92.3% FTE). Eligible factors include experiential credit, bilingual Spanish/English skills, dual licensure LCAS, MPH, and/or a PhD in psychology/psychiatry. MAHEC offers an annual continuing education allowance for Therapists. Eligible for full Total Rewards including great healthcare coverage, up to 30 paid days off your first year, pet insurance, and more. All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption. Equal Opportunity Employer. MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mountain Area Health Education Center