Behavioral Health Therapist, Seaford Elementary Schools (10-month position)

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to join their dedicated team in Seaford, DE. This role focuses on delivering integrated, evidence-based therapy within school-based health centers, emphasizing collaboration with medical and educational professionals. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. The position aligns with the school calendar, allowing for a fulfilling work-life balance while contributing to the well-being of students. If you're passionate about behavioral health and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in relevant field with Delaware licensure.
• 3-5 years of experience in behavioral health therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy in school settings.
• Collaborate with medical and educational teams for integrated care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Evidence-Based Therapy

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (10 months) to join the Nemours Children's Health team in Seaford, DE working in Seaford Elementary schools as part of our School-Based Health Centers. This position follows the Seaford School District teacher calendar, which includes 1-2 weeks before and after students are in school. The position would start mid-August 2025.

We are seeking a counselor/therapist for the role of Behavioral Health Therapist. Our ideal candidate would be skilled at working with interprofessional medical and educational teams to deliver integrated, evidence-based care. This position will focus on providing group and individual evidence-based therapy, consultation and coordination with teams, screening and referral, and professional development. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as well as a desire to collaborate with other professionals in a mission-driven environment to make a strong positive impact on the community.

Essential Functions

1. Day to day activities will be within the SBHC team, and the therapist will also be linked to the Division of Behavioral Health at Nemours.
2. Teaching, training, and mentoring are core values in our division and these efforts are supported and encouraged.
3. We are committed to expanding the pathway to a diverse workforce and as such, are intentional in our hiring and retention practices.
4. We practice continuous learning through awareness-enhancing and bias reduction educational opportunities that guide our overarching lens of health equity.
5. Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.

Requirements

1. Master’s degree from an accredited social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy program.
2. Delaware Independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT) prior to starting in the role is required (i.e. can have license in another state but must obtain DE license before starting).
3. Three to five years of experience.