School Based Therapist Part-Time

Comprehend Inc.; Vanceburg (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Comprehend Inc. in Flemingsburg, KY is seeking a part-time school-based therapist. You will provide culturally competent mental health services to students and families experiencing difficulties due to mental health concerns.

The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual, group, and family counseling at school sites or outpatient locations. Travel to various school locations is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health-related field is required.
• KY license or license eligibility is required (Social Work/Counseling/MFT/Psychology).
• At least one year of direct experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill terms of the contract between the school location and Comprehend, Inc.
• Conduct mental health assessments and refer for treatment; develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to children in schools or outpatient locations.
• Provide consultative services to school employees.
• Complete all paperwork promptly; comply with billing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

KY license eligibility

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Flemingsburg, KY 41041Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Description: The school based therapist will provide culturally competent mental health services to students and their families as available, who are experiencing varying levels of difficulties due to mental health concerns

Role and Responsibilities

• To successfully fulfill the terms and conditions set forth in the contract between the assigned school location and Comprehend, Inc.
• Conduct mental health assessments, make referrals for treatment, and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to children enrolled in an assigned School or at the assigned outpatient location for a designated period of time.
• Provide consultative services to the employees of the assigned school location.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Successfully comply with billing procedures of Comprehend, Inc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health-related field.
• Eligible for practice in KY by one of the following
• License or license eligible by the KY Board of Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• At minimum one year of direct experience working with children.

Physical Requirements

• Capability to travel to and from school locations.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.