School-Based Therapist

Brightli; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightli in the United States seeks a School-Based Therapist to deliver individual and group therapy to students in a Macomb, IL school setting. This full-time, on-site role collaborates with educators, caregivers, and community partners to support student well-being and learning.

You will conduct assessments, develop evidence-informed treatment plans, monitor progress, respond to crises, and document in EHRs, while engaging in outreach and prevention activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure eligibility or active licensure as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT).
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field is required.
• Experience delivering therapy to children/adolescents in school, community, or outpatient settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to students.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop evidence-informed treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Offer crisis intervention when necessary and coordinate care with external providers.
• Participate in meetings with school staff and caregivers to support student success.
• Engage in outreach, psychoeducation, and prevention activities for student well-being.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Time management

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Licensure eligibility (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Company Description

Brightli is one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the United States, serving diverse communities through a network of specialized organizations. As the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Services, and Places for People, Brightli offers integrated behavioral health services across multiple regions. This parent company model allows for shared resources, streamlined operations, and improved access to care. By collaborating across its partner organizations, Brightli enhances service quality, expands reach, and supports innovation in behavioral health. The ultimate goal is to save more lives and address complex healthcare needs with comprehensive, coordinated care.

Role Description

The School-Based Therapist is a full-time, on-site role located in Macomb, IL, providing behavioral health services within a school setting. This role involves conducting individual and group therapy sessions with students, completing clinical assessments, and developing evidence-informed treatment plans in collaboration with school staff and caregivers. The therapist monitors progress, adjusts interventions as needed, and maintains accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards. Daily responsibilities include crisis intervention when necessary, coordination of care with external providers, and participation in school and agency meetings to support a safe, inclusive learning environment. The School-Based Therapist also engages in outreach, psychoeducation, and prevention activities that promote mental health and well-being among students, families, and school personnel.

Qualifications

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a mental health professional (e.g., LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent) and a master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents in school, community, or outpatient settings, with strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-informed interventions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, administrators, caregivers, and community partners to support student success and coordinated care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills, including proficiency with electronic health records and time management.
• Training or familiarity with crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive, person-centered practices.
• Commitment to ethical, non-discriminatory practice and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Willingness to work on-site in Macomb, IL, with reliability in scheduling, professional boundaries, and adherence to agency and school policies.
• Previous experience in school-based services, special education environments, or integrated care teams is preferred but not required.