School-Based Therapist - Pierce, NE

Heartland Counseling Services; Pierce (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Counseling Services seeks a School-Based Therapist to deliver mental health and substance use services to students in a Nebraska school setting. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with families and school staff.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling, Nebraska licensure eligibility, and likely exempt, full-time hours. Evening/weekend flexibility may be needed to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Nebraska licensure (LMHP, LCSW, LIMHP, or LICSW).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health and/or substance use services, including intake assessments, individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention services.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans, updates, notes, and all required clinical documentation timely.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical consultations, IEP meetings, and other required meetings.
• Collect and track data and student outcomes to support program evaluation.
• Identify and coordinate family and community resources for treatment and placement.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention, including outside standard hours when required.
• Support reintegration following hospitalization or residential placement with re-entry plans.
• Foster communication with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & intervention planning

Crisis intervention

Data collection & evaluation

Family engagement

IEP collaboration

Education

Master’s in Social Work / Counseling

Job description

School-Based Therapist

Reports to: School-Based Director

STATUS: Exempt

Position Summary

The School-Based Therapist provides mental health and/or substance use services, education, consultation, and prevention support to students in school settings. This role includes assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention services to support student well-being and success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health and/or substance use services, including but not limited to intake assessments, individual, family, and group counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention services.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans, treatment plan updates, psychotherapy notes, and all required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, clinical consultations, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required.
• Collect and track mental health/substance use data and student outcomes to support program evaluation and effectiveness.
• Identify and coordinate appropriate family and community resources for treatment, support, and/or placement.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention services, including availability outside of standard business hours when required.
• Support student reintegration following hospitalization or residential placement, including development and implementation of re-entry plans.
• Maintain knowledge of school disciplinary policies, at-risk student indicators, referral processes, and special education regulations; assist with related processes as appropriate.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with students, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Conduct family-based interventions as clinically indicated; encourage caregiver involvement in treatment planning.
• Assist families in accessing and utilizing community resources and coordinate care among providers to support treatment goals.
• Maintain flexibility to work adjusted schedules, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet client needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (travel required).
• Adherence to professional ethics, confidentiality standards, and all applicable regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain Nebraska licensure (LMHP, LCSW, LIMHP, or LICSW).

Employment is at-will. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.