Temporary School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist

Job overview

The Temporary School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist role is onsite at school campuses in Chico, CA. Pay is $36–$55 per hour. The therapist supports students and families referred by designated school professionals through Northern Valley Indian Health. The role provides direct mental health therapy and case management, contributing to school-wide prevention and intervention services. It supports student care through assessment, treatment planning, individual and group services, crisis response, and coordination with school and community partners.

What you'll do

• Provide behavioral health support within a multi-tiered intervention framework
• build effective relationships with students and families
• use culturally competent, trauma-informed practices
• coordinate care with parents, schools, and agencies
• consult with school teams and attend site meetings
• conduct assessments and standardized screenings
• gather information for diagnosis and treatment
• develop individualized treatment plans
• provide crisis intervention and emotional stabilization when identified as needed
• document encounters in the electronic health record
• participate in quality improvement, peer review, meetings, and case conferences
• maintain a caseload and meet department productivity standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

temporary behavioral health therapist

school-based

chico ca

northern valley indian health

$36–$55/hour

mental health therapy

case management

student and family services

trauma-informed care

crisis intervention

lcsw

lmft

amft

asw

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires current Board of Behavioral Sciences license or registration, including listed credentials such as LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, ACSW, APCC, or AMFT. School-based therapy or case management experience and crisis counseling experience are desired. Native Preference applies to qualified Native applicants.

About the employer

Northern Valley Indian Health is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.