Full-Time School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Health, Inc.; Tawas City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Alcona Health Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide school-based services at Tawas Area Schools in Michigan. You will assess and treat student patients, collaborate with primary care teams, and conduct intakes, individual/family/group counseling, and crisis intervention.

Requires current CPR and state license (LMSW/LPC) with CAADC preferred. Equal opportunity employer; comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional support are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• Must possess a current license to practice social work, counseling, or psychology in Michigan (LMSW/LPC); CAADC preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health services for student patients, their parents and/or legal guardians.
• Assesses patients with mental health issues, creates and manages care plans with a care team.
• Conducts student intakes and provides diagnostic evaluations and treatment recommendations.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling.
• Offers episodic counseling for children in acute crisis.
• Consults with school staff on behalf of patients.
• Assists in detecting at-risk students and developing preventive plans.
• Communicates with care team members about patient health as needed.
• Advises which care settings best serve patient needs and follows up on plans.

Education

LMSW/LPC license (Michigan)

CAADC preferred

Job description

Alcona Health Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide school-based services at Tawas Area Schools in Michigan. You will assess and treat student patients, collaborate with primary care teams, and conduct intakes, individual/family/group counseling, and crisis intervention.

Requires current CPR and state license (LMSW/LPC) with CAADC preferred. Equal opportunity employer; comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional support are offered.