School Based Therapist - Kettering Fairmont

Myprimaryhealthsolutions; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Health Solutions is hiring a School-Based Therapist to deliver behavioral health assessments, counseling, and crisis intervention for children and adolescents within the school setting at Kettering Fairmont.

The role collaborates with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies to promote emotional well-being and academic success through evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health discipline preferred.
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents and families preferred.
• School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.
• Provide psychoeducation to students and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.
• Meet productivity and quality expectations.
• Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Communication

Professionalism

Time Management

Quality Improvement

Customer Service

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, Psychology

Job description

School-Based Therapist - Kettering Fairmont

School-Based Therapist

Department: School-Based Services
Reports To: Program Manager, School-Based Services
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time, Year-Round

About Primary Health Solutions

Our Mission: We meet people where they are and partner with them on their journey towards wellness.

Our Vision: The destination for servant leaders to provide comprehensive and exceptional care.

Our Values:

School-Based Therapist Summary

The School-Based Therapist provides behavioral health assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to children and adolescents within the school setting. The therapist collaborates with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies to improve emotional well-being, reduce barriers to learning, and promote academic success through evidence-based behavioral health interventions.

A Day in the Life

Conduct behavioral health assessments and participate in diagnostic evaluations as appropriate.

Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans.

Provide individual, family, and group therapy.

Provide crisis intervention and safety planning.

Collaborate with school staff, families, and community providers.

Provide psychoeducation to students and families.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Complete treatment plan reviews, outcome measures, and discharge documentation.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case consultation.

Meet productivity and quality expectations.

Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement.

Comply with HIPAA, FERPA, Medicaid, and agency policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Clinical Excellence

Communication

Professionalism

Time Management

Quality Improvement

Customer Service

Requirements

Success Requirements

Education/Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline preferred. Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families is preferred. School-based or community behavioral health experience strongly preferred.

Language Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and solve complex problems.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required. Higher behavioral health licensure designation preferred.

Other Applicable Requirements

Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Primary work is performed in assigned school buildings with occasional travel.

Other Duties

Duties may change at any time based on organizational needs.