School-Based Therapist - 10-Month Contract

Pathways Inc.; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Inc. is seeking a School-Based Therapist for a 10-month contract in Owingsville, KY. The role delivers therapeutic services to students and manages a caseload, collaborating with school staff, families, and behavioral health professionals.

Education requirements include a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field with appropriate licensure. Licensure options include LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT, LPP, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field, with appropriate licensure or licensure in process.
• Licensed professionals may include LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT, LPP, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Registered Nurses may be considered if they possess Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification through the ANCC.
• One year of experience working with individuals with mental health needs is preferred but not required.
• Employees must comply with supervision and continuing education requirements established by their licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload of students/consumers and provide appropriate therapeutic services.
• Complete and maintain accurate, current, and confidential clinical records.
• Complete required assessments and documentation, including: Diagnostic Screening, Initial and annual Health Assessments, Initial and annual Bio-Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Plans, Reviews, Continuing Care documentation, Termination Summaries.
• Participate in regularly scheduled staffings, case conferences, and clinical consultations.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, agency staff, and other service providers as appropriate.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable professional standards, agency policies, and licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as outlined in the current job description.

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

School-Based Therapist - 10-Month Contract (Owingsville, KY)

Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.

Salary:

• Associate-Level Licensed: $45,833–$51,562
  (LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT)
• Independently Licensed: $54,166–$60,937
  (LPP, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT)
• 10-Month Contract: $45,833–$60,937, based on licensure and experience

Position Summary
The School-Based Therapist provides therapeutic services to students and maintains an assigned caseload while working collaboratively with school personnel, families, and other behavioral health professionals. The therapist is responsible for providing quality mental health services and maintaining accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable licensing requirements.

Education & Licensure Requirements
Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field, with appropriate licensure or licensure in process. Licensed professionals may include LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT, LPP, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT.

Registered Nurses may also be considered if they possess Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Employees must comply with all supervision and continuing education requirements established by their respective licensing board.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload of students/consumers and provide appropriate therapeutic services.
• Complete and maintain accurate, current, and confidential clinical records.
• Complete required assessments and documentation, including:
  • Diagnostic Screening Assessment
  • Initial and annual Health Assessments
  • Initial and annual Bio-Psychosocial Assessments
  • Treatment Plans
  • Treatment/Service Plan Reviews
  • Continuing Care documentation
  • Termination Summaries
• Participate in regularly scheduled staffings, case conferences, and clinical consultations.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, agency staff, and other service providers as appropriate.
• Provide services in accordance with applicable professional standards, agency policies, and licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as outlined in the current job description.

Skills & Qualifications

• One year of experience working with individuals with mental health needs is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and therapeutic practices.
• Ability to provide therapeutic services to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable regulations and professional standards.

This is a full time position