School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Collier County Public Schools; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County Public Schools seeks a School Intervention Therapist to support students and families through psycho-social/behavioral assessments and remediation planning. The role requires a master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and appropriate Florida certifications.

Candidates with a Master’s degree may become a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern within 6 months and obtain licensure within three years, supervised by a Qualified Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Two years of experience with parents and children and ability to develop and carry out a mental health appraisal including psycho/social/behavioral functioning and remediation plan.
• Florida Department of Education Certification in social work or licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health provider per Chapter 491, F.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out psycho-social/behavioral assessments and remediation plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Utilize email and various computer software programs for communication and documentation.

Skills

Psycho-social assessment

Mental health counseling

Social work

Parent communication

Email/computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Collier County Public Schools seeks a School Intervention Therapist to support students and families through psycho-social/behavioral assessments and remediation planning. The role requires a master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and appropriate Florida certifications.

Candidates with a Master’s degree may become a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern within 6 months and obtain licensure within three years, supervised by a Qualified Supervisor.