School-Based Therapist, Elmore County Schools

Job overview

School-Based Therapist, Elmore County Schools is an onsite role based in Wetumpka, AL, with work at assigned schools and other locations as needed. The posting lists hourly rates by therapist level: $16.78–$25.53 for Therapist I, $17.20–$26.17 for Therapist II, and $19.23–$29.26 for Therapist III. The role provides therapy to children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses in a school setting. The therapist responds to referrals, assesses needs, develops and updates treatment plans, and provides individual, group, and family therapy. The role contributes to client care through crisis response, documentation, family support, and coordination with schools, agencies, and other providers.

What you'll do

• Coordinate referrals with school gatekeepers and families
• conduct intake interviews and assessments
• develop and update treatment plans
• provide mental health evaluations and therapeutic services at assigned locations
• conduct individual, group, and family therapy
• provide crisis intervention and emergency assessments
• consult with agencies and providers
• document services in the EHR
• complete client records and required forms
• refer clients to children’s services
• provide family education and support
• participate in training and clinical supervision.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school-based therapist

elmore county schools

wetumpka al

carastar health

children and adolescents

serious mental illness

individual therapy

group therapy

family therapy

crisis intervention

ehr documentation

hourly pay by level

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences with clinical practicum required. Licensure is not required; ALC, LPC, LGSW, or LCSW is preferred. The posting describes advancement between therapist classifications based on licensure.

About the employer

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