School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (Outpatient)

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Loan repayment

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison embedded in Anderson County schools to deliver direct therapy to students and coach staff on engaging students with behavioral health needs.

The role is year-round, Monday–Friday, with supervision to assist licensure for LCSW or LPC-MHSP; all tests and license fees are paid to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Experience with children and/or adolescents, preferred but flexible for right candidate.
• Willingness to work toward licensure (LCSW or LPC-MHSP).

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to create trauma-informed classrooms.
• Deliver psycho-educational groups and support for youth identified by teachers.
• Assist parents and youth with the IEP process and trauma-informed support plans.
• Apply social work and counseling skills to support students in school.

Skills

Empathic listening

Experience with children/adolescents

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Job description

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services seeks a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison embedded in Anderson County schools to deliver direct therapy to students and coach staff on engaging students with behavioral health needs.

The role is year-round, Monday–Friday, with supervision to assist licensure for LCSW or LPC-MHSP; all tests and license fees are paid to support your professional growth.