Float School Based Therapist (Travel Required - Montgomery Co.)

Myprimaryhealthsolutions; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Health Solutions seeks a School-Based Therapist to provide behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and therapy to children and adolescents within schools. You will collaborate with students, families, school staff, healthcare providers, and community agencies to improve well‑being and academic success through evidence‑based interventions.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver individual/family/group therapy, and maintain timely

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field is preferred.
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
• School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.
• Provide psychoeducation to students and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.
• Meet productivity and quality expectations.
• Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.
• Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comun|

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health record systems

Job description

School-Based Therapist

Department: School-Based Services
Reports To: Program Manager, School-Based Services
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time, Year-Round

About Primary Health Solutions

Our Mission

We meet people where they are and partner with them on their journey towards wellness.

Our Vision

The destination for servant leaders to provide comprehensive and exceptional care.

Our Values

R – Respect
I – Innovation
S – Stewardship
E – Excellence

School-Based Therapist Summary

The School-Based Therapist provides behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to children and adolescents within the school setting. The therapist collaborates with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies to improve emotional well‑being, reduce barriers to learning, and promote academic success through evidence‑based behavioral health interventions.

A Day in the Life

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.
• Provide psychoeducation to students and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.
• Meet productivity and quality expectations.
• Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.
• Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Clinical Excellence
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Quality Improvement
• Customer Service

Requirements

Success Requirements

Education/Experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline preferred. Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families is preferred. School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Language Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and solve complex problems.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required. Higher behavioral health licensure designation preferred.

Other Applicable Requirements

Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Primary work is performed in assigned school buildings with occasional travel.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Primary Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

Other Duties

Duties may change at any time based on organizational needs.