School-based Therapist – The Beacon Learning Center

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc.; Greenup (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits package including 4

401(k) with immediate vesting and 6%匹配

Paid leave, health/dental/vision

Job summary

Ramey-Estep Homes, Inc. is seeking a School-based Therapist to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical services at The Beacon Learning Center in Greenup, KY.

You will provide group, individual, and family therapy to elementary students with behavioral health needs inside a supportive therapeutic school setting. The role focuses on emotional regulation, coping skills, and school re-entry, while collaborating with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a clinical field (social work, counseling, or psychology) is required.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience in community-based programs and trauma-focused care is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy.
• Coordinate cases and deliver clinically appropriate services.
• Collaborate with educational staff to integrate behavioral health supports.
• Maintain documentation meeting Medicaid, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

English language

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in clinical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TheSchool-based Therapistprovides direct clinical services withinTheBeacon Learning Center, a short-term, intensive behavioral health and educational program serving elementary-aged students with moderate to severe behavioral health needs. This role delivers trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions within a structured therapeutic school environment and supports students in stabilizing symptoms, improving emotional regulation, and successfully transitioning back to their school setting.

The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure the safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep/Re-group (RE) clients.

Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE. Facilitatesand adheres to the agency’s code of ethics, policies, and procedures.

Supports all functions thatattainand maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.

Supports andfacilitatespositive interaction with clients and staff byexhibitingboth in-office and in-public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff.

Exhibits effective communication skills, including proper use of agency communication systems.

Participate inappropriate professionaldevelopment programs toattainand maintain competency.

Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE.

Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to theappropriate authoritiesand RE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, case coordination, and other clinicallyappropriate servicesto studentsparticipatingin the program.

Facilitate daily group therapy sessions focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, and behavioral strategies.

Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed interventionsappropriate forelementary-aged students.

Support students in developing skills to improve functioning in school and home environments.

Support implementation of behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning activities

Complete comprehensive clinical assessments to support PHP level of care.

Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on student needs and progress.

Participate in weekly treatment team reviews to assess progress and adjust interventions as needed.

Collaborate closely with educational staff to integrate behavioral healthsupportswithin academic instruction.

Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, including clinicians, educators, case managers, and psychiatric providers.

Communicate regularly with school district partnersregardingstudent progress and needs.

Provide family therapy and parent support sessions to reinforce treatment goals.

Engage caregivers in treatment planning and ongoing progress updates.

Collaborate with families in their natural environment to reinforce treatment interventions and improve outcomes.

Maintain active certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) andutilizede-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed.

Respond effectively to behavioral crises to ensuresafetyof students and staff.

Participate in post-incident debriefings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Completetimely,accurate, and clinicallyappropriate documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

Ensure documentation meets Medicaid, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., PHP, CARF, CCBHC as applicable).

Actively engage with students throughout the therapeutic school day to support behavior, reinforce skills, andmaintaina structured environment.

Ensure services align with PHP level of care requirements and best practices for childbehavioral health.

Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for students.

Promote evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, andstrengths-based approaches.

Collaborate with school district partnersregardingstudent progress and transition planning.

Ensure effective communication between program staff, families, and referral sources.

Ensure proper maintenance of clinical records and adherence to confidentiality standards.

Ensuretimely,accurate, and clinicallyappropriate documentationfor all services.

Ensure trauma-informed, evidence-based, and developmentallyappropriate practicesare implemented consistently while promoting culturally responsive,equitable, and family-centered care.

Support crisis response, safety planning, and coordination of emergency services in school settings as well asassistingwith after-hours and weekends on-call schedule.

Promotes a positive view of RE to the public and outside agencies.

Maintain current licensure andstaywithin ethical guidelines provided by your licensure board.

Participates in supervision and consultation regularly.

Collaborate effectively with other assigned RE services and community partners.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working conditions/environment:

The shift is generally Monday - Friday, but hours will vary based on the client's needs.

Holidays, weekends, and extra hours may berequired.

Intense, unpredictable population with the possibility of verbal and physical aggression.

A fast-paced environment with the need for quick decisions to deal with any crisis that may arise.

Traveling throughout the week to meet with clients, families, and/or community partners in home and/or school settings, as well as out-of-town meetings.

Primarywork setting is within the Beacon Learning Center in Greenup, KY. Additional settings may include the client's home, in-office, or other community-based settings.

Maintains a positive, professional attitude, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Minimum job requirements:

Education:

AMaster's Degreefrom an accredited university in a clinical field, i.e., social work, counseling, or psychology, is required.

Experience:

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Experience in a community-based program is preferred.

Experience in addressing trauma and promoting the recovery of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) and adults with serious mental illness (SMI) is preferred.

Experience providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services in behavioral health or related settings is preferred.

Specific Skills and

requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.

Mustmaintaina valid Driver's License and insurability.

Must have excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Technical requirements includeproficiencywith Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any other applications the organization or regulatory agenciesuses.

Ability to understand and relate to the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to read, write, and converse in English.

Successful completion of a pre-employmentdrug screen.

Successful completion ofa backgroundscreening.

Successful completion of a TB skin test or proof of a negative chest x-ray or other documentation.

Specialized Licenses or training:

Licensed or licensure eligible under theappropriate board.

Maintain40 hoursof Annual Training through Relias or otherappropriate sources.

Maintain at leasttheminimum training for licensure.

Maintain SCM training certification.

Attend all assigned training specific to jobassignment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, walk, talk, hear, and smell.The employeefrequentlyis required tosit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs.The employeeis occasionally required toclimb,balanceor run.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheralvision.

This position is eligible for our full-time employee benefits package, which includes a generous 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%, paid leave, health/dental/vision, and other competitive benefits!
The rate of pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000/annually.
This position offers a competitive salary and is eligible for a sign-on bonus starting at $3,000.
Additional Benefits for Licensed Clinicians:

• Company-paid clinical supervision
• Company-paid licensure fees
• Licensure application submission assistance