School Intervention Therapist (SIT)

Sky Above Therapy; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Sky Above Therapy is recruiting a School Intervention Therapist (SIT) for the 2025-2026 school year in Naples, Florida. This full-time role involves providing essential evaluation and therapy services to Early Childhood and Elementary students in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant master's degree and licensure in Florida, with at least 2 years of experience in delivering targeted academic and behavioral interventions. Join us in making a lasting difference for children in need.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) within State of Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years experience providing interventions to K-12 students.
• Proficiency in conducting needs assessments and providing classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based mental health and counseling to identified students.
• Prepare sections of the IEP, data collection, and progress monitoring.
• Attend school district meetings as needed.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation techniques

Individual and group therapy

Collaboration with educational staff

Needs assessments

Behavioral interventions

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling Services

Job description

Ready to empower students and help them find their voice? SkyAbove Therapy is looking for a passionate and skilled School Intervention Therapist (SIT) to join our supportive special education team for the 2025-2026 school year! Work collaboratively in a dynamic school environment, providing essential evaluation and therapy services to students from Early Childhood and Elementary. If you love helping children overcome communication challenges and thrive in their education, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Provide evidence based individual and/or group mental health and counseling to identified students
• Utilize techniques for verbal de-escalation of aggressive behavior during a crisis using TEACH
• Prepare relevant sections of the IEP, data collection, and progress monitoring for students on caseload
• Communicate and function effectively as a member of a classroom team (related service providers, teacher, paraprofessionals)
• Attend school district meetings when applicable and/or as requested by the department

What You Bring:

• Licensure/Certification: Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) within State of Florida (preferred)
• Education: Master's Degree in social work or mental health counseling services
• Intervention Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience providing targeted academic, behavioral, and/or social-emotional interventions to K-12 students (preferred)
• Clinical & Behavioral Skills: Proficiency in conducting needs assessments, developing and implementing small group and individual interventions, and providing classroom-based support and consultation to teachers
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively as part of a problem-solving team alongside teachers, administrators, parents, and other ESE staff
• Compliance: Ability to pass a Level 2 background check as required by the state of Florida for working in schools

Why Join SkyAbove Therapy?

• Competitive Salary: Based on our certified salary schedule
• Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, generous paid time off (sick/personal days)
• Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative and welcoming environment
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and development
• Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting difference in students' lives
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent school-year schedule

Job Type: Full-time | Pay: $28.00 - $48.00 per hour | Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Education: Master's (Required)

License/Certification: Florida LCSW/LMFT/LMHC License (Required)

Work Location: In person