Flexible Scheduling: School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Poppy's Therapeutic Corner; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Licensure Supervision Provided

Job summary

Poppy's Therapeutic Corner is seeking a licensed School Based Mental Health Therapist to diagnose, treat, and support youth in the school setting. The role focuses on assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with administrators, teachers, and families in Cincinnati, OH.

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, organizational skills, and experience as a mental health therapist, with licensure in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Ohio licensed mental health clinician (must be an LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW, LPCC-S, LISW-S, MFT).
• Licensed Interns are welcome.
• Previous experience as a mental health therapist preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' mental health needs, including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, and development of individualized treatment plans.
• Individual and Group Therapy: Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to students, both individually and in group settings, to address anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and social skills development.
• Crisis Intervention: Offer immediate support and intervention for students experiencing mental health crises, including suicidal ideation, self-harm, or emergencies, and collaborate with school staff and community resources to ensure safety and follow-up care.
• Collaboration and Consultation: Work with school personnel to support students' mental health needs within the school environment and provide consultation and staff training.
• Family Engagement: Engage with students' families to assess family dynamics and collaborate on treatment goals.
• Referral and Coordination: Coordinate referrals to external providers and facilitate communication between school-based and external resources.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain confidential records in compliance with standards.
• Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in school-based mental health and related regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Experience as mental health therapist

Collaboration with school staff

Licensed mental health clinician

Job description

Poppy's Therapeutic Corner is seeking a licensed School Based Mental Health Therapist to diagnose, treat, and support youth in the school setting. The role focuses on assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and collaboration with administrators, teachers, and families in Cincinnati, OH.

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, organizational skills, and experience as a mental health therapist, with licensure in Ohio.