SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc.; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Clinical supervision

Mentorship

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement

Job summary

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. seeks a School-Based Outpatient Therapist to deliver mental health services within Fayette County Schools in Uniontown, PA.

This full-time role focuses on providing therapy to students in a school setting to support emotional wellness and academic success. You will conduct individual, family, and group sessions, develop treatment plans, ensure thorough documentation, and collaborate with educators and families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related mental or behavioral health field.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services in a school-based outpatient setting.
• Complete assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Assist students in building coping skills, emotional regulation, and resiliency.
• Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
• Participate in treatment planning, supervision, and professional development activities.

Skills

Child/Adolescent experience

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Fayette County School - Uniontown, PA 15401
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Make a Lasting Impact on Students and Families

Join Our Team as a School-Based Outpatient Therapist!

Are you a passionate mental health professional looking to provide meaningful support to children and adolescents in a school setting? We are seeking a School-Based Outpatient Therapist to join our growing team and deliver high-quality outpatient mental health services within a collaborative educational environment.

Position

School-Based Outpatient Therapist

Location: Fayette County Schools | School-Based Outpatient Setting

About the Role

As a School-Based Outpatient Therapist, you will provide therapeutic services to students while promoting emotional wellness, academic success, and healthy development. This position offers the opportunity to work directly where students spend most of their day, creating accessible and impactful mental health support.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services in a school-based outpatient setting.
• Complete assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Assist students in building coping skills, emotional regulation, and resiliency.
• Provide crisis intervention and support when needed.
• Participate in treatment planning, supervision, and professional development activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Continuing education and training opportunities.
• Clinical supervision and professional mentorship.
• Flexible scheduling options, including potential summer flexibility.
• Supportive team culture focused on professional growth and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Why Join Us?

Join a team committed to improving the mental health and well-being of students and families. You'll have the opportunity to provide accessible care, build meaningful relationships, and make a difference every day in the lives of children and adolescents.

Help students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically while growing your career in a rewarding and supportive school-based environment.

All employees must be able to provide FBI Clearance, Pennsylvania State Criminal Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and Mandated Reporter Training certification prior to employment.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related mental or behavioral health field.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent clinical licensure preferred.
• LSW, LAPC, pre-licensed, or license-eligible clinicians are encouraged to apply.
• School-based or outpatient counseling experience is a plus.