School-Based Therapist - 10-Month Contract

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

Job summary

Pathways Inc. - Kentucky seeks a School-Based Therapist to provide therapeutic services to students and manage a caseload in collaboration with school staff and families.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality mental health services, meticulous documentation, and adherence to licensing requirements, with licensure options including LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT, LPP, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT, and consideration for RNs with PMH nursing certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Licensed or licensure in progress (LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT, LPP, LPCC, LCSW or LMFT).
• ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing certification for Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned caseload of students/consumers and provide therapeutic services.
• Complete and maintain accurate, current, confidential clinical records.
• Complete required assessments and documentation, including diagnostic, health, and bio-psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and review treatment plans and continuing care documentation.
• Participate in staffings, case conferences, and clinical consultations.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and service providers.
• Provide services in line with professional standards and licensing requirements.
• Perform other duties as outlined in the job description.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree in psychology/social work/counseling

Licensure in process or active (LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT, LPP, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT)

ANCC PMH Nursing certification (for RNs)

Job description

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