School-Based Therapist (LICSW or LMHC)

Purple Cow Recruiting; Littleton (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan with Match

PTO 20 Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is hiring a School-Based Therapist (LICSW or LMHC) in Littleton, NH. This full-time role blends school-based behavioral health with outpatient care for K-12 students and their families.

The position features a Monday–Friday schedule with about 40 hours per week, including protected administrative time and summer outpatient hours for year-round employment. New graduates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field is required.
• Active New Hampshire LICSW or LMHC license is required.
• Ability and interest in working with children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based behavioral health services to K-12 students and maintain an outpatient caseload.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and healthcare providers to coordinate care.
• Balance school-based responsibilities with an outpatient clinical schedule year-round.

Skills

Working with Children & Families

Team Collaboration

Behavioral Health Services

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Related Field

Active NH LICSW or LMHC License

Job description

School-Based Therapist (LICSW or LMHC) | Littleton, NH

Full-Time | School-Based + Outpatient Behavioral Health

Monday-Friday | Approximately 40 Hours per Week

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a School-Based Therapist (LICSW or LMHC) for a full-time behavioral health opportunity in Littleton, New Hampshire. This position offers meaningful work with children and families, a stable Monday-through-Friday schedule, protected administrative time, and the opportunity to provide both school-based and outpatient behavioral health services.

The therapist will provide behavioral health services to K-12 students in area schools while also maintaining an outpatient caseload. During summer break, the therapist transitions to a full-time outpatient clinic schedule, providing consistent year-round employment and hours.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role combines school-based behavioral health with outpatient clinical care. Responsibilities may shift between the two settings based on organizational needs, providing the therapist with an opportunity to work closely with students, families, schools, healthcare providers, and a collaborative behavioral health team.

SCHEDULE

• Full-Time - Approximately 40 Hours per Week
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Scheduling Flexibility
• 32 Hours of Direct Patient Care per Week
• 8 Hours of Protected Administrative Time per Week
• School-Based and Outpatient Responsibilities During the School Year
• Full-Time Outpatient Clinic Schedule During Summer Break

SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

The therapist will work directly with children and adolescents in area K-12 schools, providing behavioral health services while developing meaningful relationships with students and their families.

The position requires a collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with:

• Students
• Parents and Families
• School Personnel
• Behavioral Health Team Members
• Healthcare Providers
• Other Community Partners Involved in Patient Care

OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

In addition to school-based responsibilities, the therapist will maintain an outpatient caseload. During summer break, responsibilities transition to full-time outpatient clinical care, providing year-round stability rather than limiting employment to the academic calendar.

PROTECTED ADMINISTRATIVE TIME

The approximately 40-hour workweek includes 32 hours of direct patient care and 8 hours of protected administrative time. This dedicated administrative time provides scheduled capacity for clinical documentation, care coordination, communication, and other responsibilities outside of direct patient sessions.

NEW GRADUATES WELCOME

Both experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply. The employer is looking for clinicians who enjoy working with children and adolescents, value collaboration, and want to provide relationship-based behavioral healthcare within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base Salary: $65,000-$75,000
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• $150 per Month Health Insurance Opt-Out Incentive
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Match
• 20 PTO Days
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• HSA
• FSA
• Student Loan Repayment Up to $100,000

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on children and families while maintaining schedule stability and year-round employment. The combination of school-based work, outpatient clinical practice, protected administrative time, strong benefits, and substantial student loan repayment makes this an attractive opportunity for both newly licensed and experienced behavioral health clinicians.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a Related Field REQUIRED
• Active New Hampshire LICSW OR LMHC License REQUIRED
• Ability and Interest in Working with Children and Adolescents REQUIRED
• Ability to Provide Behavioral Health Services to K-12 Students REQUIRED
• Ability to Maintain an Outpatient Behavioral Health Caseload REQUIRED
• Ability to Collaborate Effectively with Schools, Families, and Healthcare Providers REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Approximately 40 Hours per Week REQUIRED
• Ability to Work a Monday-Friday Schedule REQUIRED
• New Graduates and Experienced Therapists Encouraged to Apply

LICENSE NOTE: Unlike roles where state licensure may be obtained after application, the supplied posting specifically states that the candidate holds an active New Hampshire LICSW or LMHC license. Treat active NH LICSW or LMHC licensure as a strict requirement unless the client provides different guidance.

EXPERIENCE NOTE: Prior years of professional therapist experience are NOT required by the supplied posting. The employer specifically encourages both new graduates and experienced therapists to apply. Do not reject an appropriately licensed new graduate because they lack several years of post-licensure experience.

POPULATION NOTE: Candidates should genuinely want to work with children and adolescents. The position provides behavioral health services to K-12 students and requires collaboration with schools and families.

SETTING NOTE: This is not exclusively a school-year position. The therapist maintains an outpatient caseload and transitions to full-time outpatient clinical care during summer break.