School Based Therapist - Mound Elementary

Primary Health Solutions; Dayton (OH); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Primary Health Solutions seeks a School-Based Therapist to provide behavioral health services in the school setting, including assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention for children and adolescents.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and current licensure (LSW or LPC preferred). Duties include developing treatment plans, collaboration with school staff and families, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records in an EHR system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline preferred.
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families is preferred.
• School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.
• Provide psychoeducation to students and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.
• Meet productivity and quality expectations.
• Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.
• Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies.

Connaissances

Child therapy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Formation

Master's in Behavioral Health

Outils

EHR systems

Description du poste

School-Based Therapist

Department: School-Based Services

Reports To: Program Manager, School-Based Services

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time, Year-Round

School-Based Therapist Summary

The School-Based Therapist provides behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to children and adolescents within the school setting. The therapist collaborates with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies to improve emotional well‑being, reduce barriers to learning, and promote academic success through evidence‑based behavioral health interventions.

A Day in the Life

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.
• Provide psychoeducation to students and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.
• Meet productivity and quality expectations.
• Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.
• Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Clinical Excellence
• Communication
• Professionalism
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Quality Improvement
• Customer Service

Requirements

Success Requirements

Education/Experience

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline preferred. Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families is preferred. School‑based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Language Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and solve complex problems.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required. Higher behavioral health licensure designation preferred.

Other Applicable Requirements

Knowledge of trauma‑informed care, child development, and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Primary work is performed in assigned school buildings with occasional travel.

Other Duties

Duties may change at any time based on organizational needs.