School-Based Therapist - Transform Youth Outcomes

Necco; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco is hiring a School Based Therapist to deliver solution-focused services to youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. The role includes in-school therapy, family work, and occasional in-home services, with travel between locations as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in a human services field and relevant clinical licensure, plus strong collaboration with school staff and families to meet treatment goals and ensure Medicaid/insurance requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and professional licensure (LSW—with contingency of obtaining LGSW, LCSW, LICSW or LPCC, LPC). (West Virginia only)
• Advanced Degree in a human services discipline with preferred experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families, and possess a valid Mental Health Practitioner’s License, i.e. LPCA, LPCC, CSW, LCSW, LPA, LMFT or other board approved licensure capable of providing clinical services (Kentucky only)
• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a human services discipline one (1) year of experience in mental health treatment, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in mental health treatment of children with emotional or behavioral disabilities and their families (if applicable) and a valid Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License i.e. BSW, LSW, LPCC or LISW (Ohio only)
• Valid driver’s license and required insurance coverage
• Training and Travel willingness
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks
• Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Intakes and ensure medical necessity is met
• Drive the treatment planning process from intake to discharge based on client diagnosis and need
• Provide individual, family and group therapy, as required
• Meet or exceed billable hours
• Maintain complete and accurate client records per regulations
• Ensure treatment goals are tied to outcomes
• Consult with foster parents, parents, school personnel or other treatment team members to address client’s diagnosis, progress and barriers as needed
• Maintain billing units and prior authorizations for each client (if applicable)
• Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and is required to transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position

Education

Master's degree in a human services discipline

Professional licensure (LSW/LGSW/LCSW/LICSW or LPCC/LPC)

Ohio Mental Health Practitioner’s License (BWP/LISW/LISW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database

Electronic Health Record

Dashboard

Job description

Necco is hiring a School Based Therapist to deliver solution-focused services to youth from kindergarten through 12th grade. The role includes in-school therapy, family work, and occasional in-home services, with travel between locations as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in a human services field and relevant clinical licensure, plus strong collaboration with school staff and families to meet treatment goals and ensure Medicaid/insurance requirements are met.