School-Based Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapist

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bessemer City Schools SBMH Counselor is sought to serve students on-site, providing assessment, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention under supervision. The role includes referrals within the school system for mental health consultations and collaboration with school staff to support students’ well‑being.

The licensed Master’s level counselor will conduct assessments, develop service plans, and document treatment goals while coordinating transportation and related duties as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work or counseling with clinical focus for children/adolescents.
• Two years’ experience with children/adolescents and their families in school or community settings.
• State licensure preferred (LICSW, LPC, LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, evaluating and assessing for mental health and other needs of children/families.
• Assessing unmet needs and devising an individualized service plan for each client.
• Collaborating with Bessemer City School System staff and other resources to provide or access services.

Skills

Counseling

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Assessment

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work or counseling

Job description

Bessemer City Schools SBMH Counselor is sought to serve students on-site, providing assessment, individual and group therapy, and crisis intervention under supervision. The role includes referrals within the school system for mental health consultations and collaboration with school staff to support students’ well‑being.

The licensed Master’s level counselor will conduct assessments, develop service plans, and document treatment goals while coordinating transportation and related duties as