AMFT Therapist

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Career development

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), part of FullBloom, recruits licensed therapists to support K-12 students with special education needs in district classrooms and standalone sites.

The role emphasizes collaboration on IEPs, data-driven assessments, and targeted social-emotional interventions within a diverse student population. Qualified candidates hold licensure (LPC/LCPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT/LMHC) and a Master's in a related field; 2 years of school-based experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a mental health professional (LPC/LCPC/LCSW/LMSW/LMFT/LMHC).
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
• 2 years of experience working with children/adolescents in school or behavior health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, or push-in counseling to students per IEP/BIP.
• Collaborate on IEPs including social-emotional goals and meetings.
• Complete social-emotional and behavior assessments; develop BIPs and transition plans.
• Implement behavior management and de-escalation strategies to ensure student safety.
• Support social-emotional learning through curricula and targeted interventions.
• Coordinate with external partners to support students and families.

Skills

Professional licensure (LPC/LCPC/LCSW/

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Shine on as a therapist.

Overview

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

Shine on as a therapist.

What You Can Expect From Us.

• Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI's own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provide individual, group, or push-in counseling services to students in accordance with their individualized education plan (IEP) or behavior intervention plan (BIP).
• Collaborate on creating IEPs, including social-emotional IEP goal setting and IEP meeting participation.
• Complete social-emotional and behavior assessments, analyze data to identify student strengths and weaknesses, and develop functional behavior assessments, BIPs, and other transition plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Support social-emotional learning skill development through targeted curricula, assessments, and more intensive behavior support as needed.
• Provide in-service training with other teams, including expressive therapy and clinical teams.
• Collaborate with external partners and providers to support students, families, and staff.
• Maintain documents in student files according to regulatory agency requirements.

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Qualifications

• Professional licensure, including LPC or LCPC, LCSW or LMSW, and LMFT or LMHC, LCMHC.
• Master's degree in social work, human services, or related field (mental health, psychology, counseling).
• 2 years of experience working with children and adolescents in a school, special education, or behavior health setting preferred.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.