School-Based Mental Health Therapist *$1,000 Sign On Bonus*

GuidingPoint LLC

Lorain, OHFull-timePosted Apr 1, 2026

50K–58K a year

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Paid Time OffHealth InsuranceDental Coverage

Job Description

ademic success and overall functioning.

The therapist collaborates with school personnel, families, and community providers to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions and ensure coordinated, client-centered care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents within the school setting
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on identified needs
• Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes and service records
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and external providers to support student success
• Implement evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions
• Support students in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and school-based planning sessions
• Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention and follow-up
• Ensure compliance with Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), licensing board standards, CARF, and agency policies
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development

Qualifications
• Active Ohio licensure required: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Master's prefered), Master's degree in Counseling
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or families preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a school and interdisciplinary team environment
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and documentation standards preferred
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required

Preferred Skills
• Experience in school-based or community mental health settings
• Strong engagement and rapport-building skills with youth
• Ability to manage crisis situations effectively and professionally
• Cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations
• Strong time management and ability to work independently

Work Environment
• School-based setting within Lorain area schools
• May require occasional travel for meetings, trainings, or community coordination

Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary (based on experience and licensure)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • Active Ohio licensure required: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Master's prefered), Master's degree in Counseling
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices
  • Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a school and interdisciplinary team environment
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required
  • May require occasional travel for meetings, trainings, or community coordination

Benefits

  • Work Schedule: Full-Time (Year Round)
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary (based on experience and licensure)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Responsibilities

  • Reports To: Clinical Director
  • The School-Based Mental Health Therapist provides direct clinical services to children and adolescents within school and community settings
  • This role focuses on supporting students’ emotional, behavioral, and social well-being to promote academic success and overall functioning
  • The therapist collaborates with school personnel, families, and community providers to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions and ensure coordinated, client-centered care
  • Provide individual therapy to children and adolescents within the school setting
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans based on identified needs
  • Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically appropriate
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes and service records
  • Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and external providers to support student success
  • Implement evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions
  • Support students in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and school-based planning sessions
  • Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate intervention and follow-up
  • Ensure compliance with Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), licensing board standards, CARF, and agency policies
  • Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development


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