School Based Mental Health Therapist

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Term life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Bereavement pay

Sick leave

Vacation time

Job summary

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center is seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist to counsel children and groups, develop and implement therapeutic plans, and provide family support within Walker County Schools, Alabama. The schedule is Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a 5-day orientation in Marion County.

Requirements include a master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with internship and at least 6 months of child/adolescent experience, a valid driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work with internship.
• At least 6 months of child/adolescent experience.
• On-site training could be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals or groups.
• Develop and implement a therapeutic treatment plan.
• Provide family support and education.
• Work with children enrolled in counseling.

Skills

Child/Adolescent experience

Typing

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

*$5,000 RETENTION BONUS*

The employee will receive half after completing 6 months of employment and the remaining half after 1 year of employment.

The School Based Mental Health (SBMH) Therapist position is responsible for counseling individuals or groups, developing and implementing a therapeutic treatment plan, and providing family support and education. The children who participate in this program are enrolled in counseling and treatment for behavioral issues. This position will be discussed in more depth during the interview.

Requirements

• A master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work that includes an internship and a minimum of 6 months of child/adolescent experience. Training on-site could be taken into consideration.
• Valid driver’s license and be 21 with an insurable driving record to meet driving insurability requirements.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and typing.
• Employment requires a 5 day paid orientation held in Marion County, AL, Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4p.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Pay Rate

Salary will be discussed in interview

Location

Walker County Schools

Full Time Benefits Include:

• Local Government Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health insurance
• Guardian Dental, Vision, and Term life insurance
• Northwest provides a Guardian term life policy at no cost to you.
• Retirement Systems of Alabama (ERS) Employees' Retirement System
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Pay
• Earned Sick and Vacation Time
• And More AmazingBenefits!

NWAMHC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other prohibited characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.