School Based Mental Health Therapist

Montgomery County Educational Service Center - MCESC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Montgomery County Educational Service Center is seeking mental health therapists to provide school-based therapy services. This role involves delivering evidence-based trauma treatment and integrated services to children and families, requiring Ohio licensure and school social work experience. Join a supportive team recognized for high-quality service and low staff turnover.

Qualifications

• Licensed as Social Workers or Professional Counselors (Ohio).
• School Social Work experience and ODEW License are a plus.
• Experience with various ages and Medicaid & ODMH regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents in the school environment.
• Offer consultation, linkage, and referral to other providers.
• Maintain trauma-informed service practices.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Collaboration

Consultation

Education

Ohio Licensure (LISW, PCC preferred)

Job description

Position: Student Services / Mental Health Therapist

Date Posted: 5/30/2025

Location: Greene County Educational Service Center

Date Available: August 2025

District: Greene County Educational Service Center

Services are designed to meet the needs of high-risk student populations who struggle to access care in the community.

Provides integrated services to students whose mental health symptoms create non-academic barriers to learning.

Provides evidence-based trauma treatment.

Reduces the stigma related to mental health services.

Provides IEP mandated services in conjunction with school-based IEP teams, teachers, and administrators.

Provides consultation, linkage, and referral to other providers, both public and private.

Helps educators recognize and refer students in distress.

Accredited by CARF at the highest level to provide mental health services as an embedded program within schools.

Follows Special Education requirements related to IEPs.

Licensed as Social Workers or Professional Counselors through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

Maintain FBI and BCI background checks per ODEW and OHMAS regulations.

Receive regular training on trauma, education, mental health policy, laws, and ethics.

Join our Greene County ESC Mental Health team

Providing school-based mental health therapy services to children and families. Our agency is known for high-quality service, low staff turnover, and a team approach to staff consultation and support.

Currently, we have School-based Mental Health Therapy positions available. As a therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents in the school environment.

Qualifications include appropriate Ohio licensure (LISW, PCC preferred). School Social Work experience and ODEW License are a plus. Experience with various ages, Medicaid & ODMH regulations, electronic health records, and computer skills are required.

Program Description:

• Services designed for high-risk student populations struggling to access community care.
• Provides integrated, trauma-informed services.
• Reduces mental health stigma.
• Delivers IEP-mandated services in collaboration with school teams.
• Offers consultation, linkage, and referrals.
• Supports educators in recognizing and referring distressed students.
• CARF accredited for embedded school mental health services.
• Follows IEP and special education requirements.

Staff Requirements:

• Licensed as Social Workers or Professional Counselors (Ohio).
• FBI and BCI background checks per regulations.
• Regular training on trauma, policies, laws, and ethics.

Positions are full-time and part-time (up to 4 days/week). Salary ranges from $44,643 to $62,639, based on experience and credentials.