Non-Licensed School Based Therapist

Wellstone; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSA retirement

457b plan with company match

9 paid holidays

PTO up to 15 days per year

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-Term Disability

Licensure reimbursement

Tuition discounts with partners

Job summary

Wellstone is seeking an experienced School Based Therapist to partner with Cullman County schools in Alabama. The role provides mental health services within an in-school program, helping students overcome social, emotional, and behavioral barriers to learning.

Expect a full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with up to 50% travel and a Master’s level credential in social work, counseling, or psychology.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (Social Work, Counseling, Psychology) with internship/practicum experience.
• Experience with children/adolescents preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including time/suspense management.

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health counseling in an In-School Counseling Program within Cullman County schools.
• Provide crisis intervention and resolution as needed.
• Conduct assessments, intakes, transfers and discharges.
• Manage a client caseload with follow-up with clients and guardians.
• Assist school staff and parents with community referral sources.
• Monitor clients' progress toward goals.
• Obtain release forms and maintain confidentiality.
• Document information in electronic records (Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, referrals).
• Maintain billable service levels and productivity.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Counseling

Master's in Psychology

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Cullman, AL 35055, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Human Services Related M.S/M.A LVL Deg., Travel Percentage: Up to 50% , Job Shift: 1st Shift (Monday-Friday), Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description:The School Based Therapist works with the Cullman County school schools to ensure mental health care services and resources are available without barriers to support students and help them overcome social, emotional. and behavioral challenges that may impede their academic successes and overall well-being. We have one(1) full-time position available working Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm.

What you'll be doing:

• Perform mental health counseling services in an In-School Counseling Program within the school systems in Cullman. County to reduce barriers in obtaining these services because of travel, time of day, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention and resolution as necessary.
• Perform assessments, intakes, transfers and discharges on clients.
• Manage client caseload to include follow up with clients & guardians.
• Assist school personnel and parents with community referral sources.
• Monitor clients' progress toward goals.
• Obtain release forms from parents, adhere to confidentiality standards.
• Document information per standards in electronic client chart, i.e. Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, referrals, etc. in a timely & accurate manner.
• Maintain billable service and productivity standards.
• Attend required training, staff meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: What we're looking for:

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field with an internship/practicum
• Previous experience with children/adolescents preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient documentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills to include suspense/timeframe management

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

Our Values

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.