Licensed Independent School-Based Therapist

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

CEU Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to join our School-Based Health Center in New Castle County, Delaware. This full-time role supports elementary and middle school students with integrated behavioral health services within a collaborative care model.

The ideal candidate holds Delaware independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), a master's in a relevant field, and 3–5 years of experience in school-based settings, delivering evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy program.
• Requires Delaware independent licensure before starting (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT).
• Three to five years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• School-based experience and collaboration with educational systems.
• Experience supporting children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated behavioral health services within the school-based health center team while partnering with Nemours Division of Behavioral Health.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapy for children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with educators, medical providers, families, and community partners to support student success.
• Conduct screenings, assessments, referrals, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Participate in consultation, professional development, and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and continuous learning across the division.
• Support commitment to health equity, diversity, inclusion, and workforce development.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Skills

CBT/DBT

Youth-focused therapies

Risk assessment

Counseling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSW / Counseling / MFT

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to join our School-Based Health Center in New Castle County, Delaware. This full-time role supports elementary and middle school students with integrated behavioral health services within a collaborative care model.

The ideal candidate holds Delaware independent licensure (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), a master's in a relevant field, and 3–5 years of experience in school-based settings, delivering evidence-based