Full-Time School-Based Therapist for Youth & Families

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. seeks a Qualified Professional – School-Based to join the Child & Adolescent Day Treatment team in Brunswick County, NC.

The role focuses on individual and group therapy, skill-building, and collaboration with families and schools. You will develop Person-Centered Plans, facilitate team meetings, and coordinate transitions to services while maintaining compliant documentation and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
• Two (2) years of post-bachelor’s experience working with a mental health population.
• Meets North Carolina requirements under 10A NCAC 27G.0104 for a Mental Health Qualified Professional (QP). Two (2) years of documented experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Applicants must meet all required education and experience qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapeutic and skill-building interventions in school and community settings.
• Support behavioral functioning, coping skills, social skills, and educational success.
• Develop and implement Person-Centered Plans.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings.
• Collaborate with families, schools, treatment providers, and community partners.
• Provide psychoeducation related to mental health and substance use.
• Monitor client progress and coordinate transitions to appropriate services.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Perform approved physical restraints when clinically necessary and in accordance with required training and organizational policy.

Skills

Therapy skills

Family collaboration

Crisis management

Accurate documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. seeks a Qualified Professional – School-Based to join the Child & Adolescent Day Treatment team in Brunswick County, NC.

The role focuses on individual and group therapy, skill-building, and collaboration with families and schools. You will develop Person-Centered Plans, facilitate team meetings, and coordinate transitions to services while maintaining compliant documentation and safety protocols.