School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Job overview

The School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist role is onsite in Lexington, VA, with compensation of $69,000–$81,000 per year. The role supports Rockbridge Area Health Center’s School-Based Health Center program and its mission to expand access to high-quality community healthcare.

What you'll do

• Provide counseling and behavioral health therapy to school-age children and adolescents
• conduct assessments and treatment planning
• provide crisis intervention when needed
• collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and the integrated care team
• and support early identification and treatment of mental health and behavioral concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school-based behavioral health

behavioral health therapist

student counseling

children and adolescents

mental health assessment

treatment planning

crisis intervention

lcsw

lpc

lexington va

rockbridge area health center

$69k–$81k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Federal and state loan repayment program eligibility
• FTCA malpractice coverage
• generous paid time off and CME time
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• school-based schedule and potential flexibility during school breaks and summer.

Why this role

Requires Virginia licensure as an LCSW or LPC, a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, counseling experience, FTCA privileging eligibility, and current BLS certification. The position is eligible for federal and state loan repayment programs.

About the employer

Rockbridge Area Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.