School Based Therapist, LSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT

Jobtailor; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed school-based mental health clinician in Illinois to provide individualized therapy to students during the school day. You will manage a caseload, deliver prevention and early-intervention services, and collaborate with school staff, families, and clinical supervisors to develop treatment plans.

You will respond to crises, perform assessments, and coordinate referrals to community resources while ensuring continuity of care across school settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required and licensure in Illinois is necessary.
• Active licensure or provisional status aligned to scope of practice in Illinois.
• Experience with diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders desirable.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and follow regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized therapy to students during the school day for emotional, behavioral, and academic needs
• Manage a clinical caseload according to agency guidelines
• Deliver prevention and early-intervention services to reduce barriers to learning
• Develop treatment plans and collaborate with school staff, clinical supervisors, and families
• Respond to crisis situations and provide timely emotional support during emergencies
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external community resources
• Conduct clinical assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to students and families
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and school partners to ensure continuity of care
• Assess, diagnose, and treat students within local school settings

Skills

Active Illinois Licensure

Clinical Assessment

Evidence-Based Interventions

Strong Communication Skills

Caseload Management

Crisis Intervention

Rapport Building

Collaboration

Supervision Acceptance

Education

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

Job description

• Provide individualized therapy to students during the school day for emotional, behavioral, and academic needs
• Manage a clinical caseload according to agency guidelines
• Deliver prevention and early-intervention services to reduce barriers to learning
• Develop treatment plans and collaborate with school staff, clinical supervisors, and families
• Respond to crisis situations and provide timely emotional support during emergencies
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external community resources
• Conduct clinical assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions to students and families
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and school partners to ensure continuity of care
• Assess, diagnose, and treat students within local school settings

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• Active or provisional Illinois licensure appropriate to scope of practice
• LSW, LPC, LCPC, or LCSW
• Working knowledge of diagnostic criteria for mental health and substance use disorders
• Understanding of caseload management, rehabilitation methods, and applicable regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with students and families in in-person and telehealth settings
• Comfortable receiving supervision and following clinical direction
• Familiarity with clinical documentation and compliance requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing individualized therapy and developing treatment plans for students, while effectively managing a clinical caseload and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Proficient in conducting clinical assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions in both in-person and telehealth settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master’s Degree In Social Work
• Active Illinois Licensure
• Clinical Assessment
• Evidence-Based Interventions
• Strong Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Treatment Plan Development
• Crisis Intervention
• Caseload Management
• Diagnostic Criteria Knowledge
• Clinical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Rapport Building
• Collaboration
• Supervision Acceptance

Certifications & Qualifications

• LSW
• LPC
• LCPC
• LCSW

Industry Keywords

• Emotional Support
• Behavioral Needs
• Academic Needs
• Prevention Services
• Early-Intervention Services