School Based Therapist

Familylinks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated School-Based Mental Health Therapist to bridge mental well-being and education. This role involves providing group and individual therapy, crisis management, and working closely with students to reduce emotional barriers impacting their learning. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a related field, relevant licensure, and experience in mental health. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of students, and enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and professional growth.

Benefits

Low to no cost medical insurance

Free Dental/Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Employee Recognition Program

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with licensure required.
• 1+ years of experience in behavioral/mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy sessions.
• Manage caseload and document services accurately.
• Participate in crisis intervention and support services.

Skills

Crisis Management

Time Management

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling

Licensure (LPC, LSW, LCSW, PhD)

1+ years of experience in mental health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The School-Based Mental Health Therapist provides a bridge between mental well-being and education. This role provides group and individual therapy services, crisis management and participates as a member of the individual’s treatment team. The School-Based Mental Health Therapist works with students in the school system to assist in decreasing behavioral and emotional barriers that can impact learning, social development, and positive communication skills. Individuals generally can range from kindergarten to twelfth grade. This role requires flexibility and time management skills to schedule assessments and sessions within the school day schedule.

About Familylinks:

For over six decades, Familylinks has served the diverse communities of Western Pennsylvania. Last year alone, we supported over 11,000 people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our mission is to positively impact lives through integrated community, behavioral, and social programs. We seek dedicated and passionate individuals to help us continue making a difference. Familylinks offers family-centered services in Behavioral Health, Service Coordination, Youth and Family, and Aging Services.

What perks does Familylinks offer?

• Opportunity for low to no cost medical insurance
• Free Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays, Clearances, and Training
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement and Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness
• Optional 403(b) Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match

Assignments

• Work within an individual-centered team framework to ensure that individuals are connected to services of choice, with emphasis on individualism, strengths and community involvement.
• Manage caseload of individuals providing individual and/or family therapy sessions.
• Provide and oversee the provision of accurate, strength-based, and culturally competent assessments of individuals within prescribed timeframes and throughout their service involvement.
• Provide supportive and follow-up services as needed. This may include intervening directly to identify, prevent or manage crisis events, using crisis intervention techniques including de-escalation, conflict resolution, individual and group strategies.
• Produce individual driven, strengths-based plan for individual’s treatment goals.
• Provide timely, accurate, and professionally written documentation of all service components within the electronic health record (EHR) as per licensing regulations, contractual requirements and agency policies.
• Required to comply with all licensing regulations, contractual requirements, accreditation standards, and agency policies and procedures related to behavior, support, documentation, and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college with a major in psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a clinical specialty in the human services field) or other related field with a minimum of one (1) years’ experience working directly with individuals with behavioral and/or mental health diagnoses.
• Licensure required (LPC, LSW, LCSW, PhD).
• Competency in child development, family systems and brief-solution focused treatment preferred.
• A valid driver’s license along with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Working knowledge of the DSM 5-TR.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, privacy laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, computer/laptop, tablet and cell phone required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Model the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Strong planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Present and able to work collaboratively with other team members, supervisor, director and medical personnel, including presenting cases.
• Management of work processes along with strong documentation skills.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically in a school-setting or office-based with attendance at external meetings, committees and/or conferences required at times.
• Must be able to work and travel to various schools and/or Familylinks offices as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds.
• May do pushing, pulling, standing and walking (1-3 hours).

Required Training

• Maintaining active, unrestricted professional licensure during employment.
• Completing all annual training as assigned.

Familylinks takes pride in its status as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies, applicable to both current team members and prospective candidates, prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status.