School-Based Therapist

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastchester Family Services (EFS) is seeking a compassionate full-time School-Based Therapist to provide on-site support at a local Atlanta school. The role collaborates with students, families, school staff, and agency colleagues to address social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental barriers affecting well-being and learning.

Candidates must reside in Georgia and be able to commute to the assigned school or office.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services-related field (e.g., Human Services, Social Work, Psychology).
• Current Georgia LMSW or LCSW license preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, or school communities.
• Strong communication, crisis-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school and agency teams.
• Successful completion of required background checks and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to students
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop appropriate service plans
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support
• Connect students and families with community resources and services
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, caregivers, and behavioral health providers
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation
• Participate in school meetings, care coordination, and multidisciplinary team activities

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Human Services/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Eastchester Family Services (EFS) is a nationally accredited community-based organization designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s families by effectively integrating behavioral health and primary care services to improve clinical outcomes, access to health care, and overall quality of life for all clients and their families.

We are seeking a seeking compassionate and dependable full-time, School-Based Therapist to provide on-site support at a local Atlanta school. This position works collaboratively with students, families, school personnel, and agency staff to address social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental barriers that may affect student well-being and academic success. The duties of this role will include providing individual, family, and group therapies; crisis intervention; and facilitating BPS assessments.

Candidates must reside in Georgia and be able to commute to the assigned school, office or designated meeting place.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to students
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop appropriate service plans
• Provide crisis intervention and behavioral health support
• Connect students and families with community resources and services
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, caregivers, and behavioral health providers
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation
• Participate in school meetings, care coordination, and multidisciplinary team activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a human services-related field (e.g., Human Services, Social Work, Psychology).
• Current Georgia LMSW or LCSW license preferred
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, or school communities
• Strong communication, crisis-management, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school and agency teams
• Successful completion of required background checks and drug test

This is a full-time, school-based position performed primarily on-site during established school hours. The ideal candidate is student-centered, culturally responsive, organized, and committed to helping children and families thrive.

Due to the volume of applications and resume submissions, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries.