School-Based Therapist

Integrea Community Mental Health Systems

Opelika, ALFull-timePosted Mar 27, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

itive youth development.

This position is ideal for a passionate, collaborative clinician who thrives in educational environments and is committed to youth mental wellness.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to students referred for mental health support within the school setting.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaborate with students, families, and school personnel to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practices tailored to the child’s developmental stage and presenting concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, peer conflict).
• Work closely with school teams, including counselors, administrators, and teachers, to support coordinated care and promote a positive learning environment.
• Participate in school-based meetings (e.g., student support teams, IEP/504 meetings) as appropriate, to advocate for students’ mental health needs.
• Monitor and document clinical progress and complete all required documentation in a timely and ethical manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, following established school and agency protocols.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision, staff meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain strong communication with families, with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences, to ensure alignment and support.
• Promote a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and inclusive therapeutic environment.
• Uphold all agency, state, and federal privacy and documentation regulations, including HIPAA and mandated reporting.
• Assist with other clinical duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field (required).
• Current licensure or license eligibility in the state (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Experience working with children or adolescents in clinical, school-based, or community mental health settings (preferred).
• Knowledge of school systems, youth development, and academic engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule that aligns with the school calendar and student needs.
• Comfortable working independently within a school environment while maintaining strong connection to the clinical team.

Work Environment & Schedule:
• This is an exempt, full-time position.
• Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM CST
• This position requires in-person work and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Services are provided in school settings that may vary in physical accessibility.
• This role requires periods of walking between classrooms/buildings, sitting for therapy sessions, and use of computers for documentation.
• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Occasional exposure to behavioral escalations or emotionally charged situations may occur; training and clinical support are provided.

Transportation Requirements:
• Provide transportation for consumers as needed using agency or personal vehicles.
• Maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license with personal liability insurance.
• Follow all agency transportation policies, including seatbelt usage, safe cellphone practices, and vehicle documentation.
• Immediately report any vehicle issues, accidents, or violations to appropriate personnel.

In-Service Training & Continued Education Requirements:
• Participate in all required agency in-service and ADMH trainings
• Commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in behavioral health.
• Completion of onboarding and any continuing education requirements as directed by the agency or supervisor.
• Ongoing professional development to maintain best practices and compliance with evolving standards of care.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field (required)
  • Current licensure or license eligibility in the state (e.g., LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
  • Knowledge of school systems, youth development, and academic engagement strategies
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage a flexible schedule that aligns with the school calendar and student needs
  • Comfortable working independently within a school environment while maintaining strong connection to the clinical team
  • Provide transportation for consumers as needed using agency or personal vehicles
  • Maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license with personal liability insurance
  • Participate in all required agency in-service and ADMH trainings
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in behavioral health
  • Completion of onboarding and any continuing education requirements as directed by the agency or supervisor
  • Ongoing professional development to maintain best practices and compliance with evolving standards of care

Benefits

  • This is an exempt, full-time position

Responsibilities

  • The School-Based Child Therapist provides on-site therapeutic services to students in K–12 settings who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges
  • Working in partnership with school staff, families, and community providers, the therapist delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that promotes emotional regulation, academic engagement, and positive youth development
  • This position is ideal for a passionate, collaborative clinician who thrives in educational environments and is committed to youth mental wellness
  • Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to students referred for mental health support within the school setting
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and collaborate with students, families, and school personnel to develop individualized treatment plans
  • Utilize evidence-based practices tailored to the child’s developmental stage and presenting concerns (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, peer conflict)
  • Work closely with school teams, including counselors, administrators, and teachers, to support coordinated care and promote a positive learning environment
  • Participate in school-based meetings (e.g., student support teams, IEP/504 meetings) as appropriate, to advocate for students’ mental health needs
  • Monitor and document clinical progress and complete all required documentation in a timely and ethical manner
  • Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, following established school and agency protocols
  • Engage in regular clinical supervision, staff meetings, and professional development
  • Maintain strong communication with families, with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic differences, to ensure alignment and support
  • Promote a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and inclusive therapeutic environment
  • Uphold all agency, state, and federal privacy and documentation regulations, including HIPAA and mandated reporting
  • Assist with other clinical duties as assigned
  • Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM CST
  • This position requires in-person work and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements
  • Services are provided in school settings that may vary in physical accessibility
  • This role requires periods of walking between classrooms/buildings, sitting for therapy sessions, and use of computers for documentation
  • May require occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
  • Occasional exposure to behavioral escalations or emotionally charged situations may occur; training and clinical support are provided
  • Follow all agency transportation policies, including seatbelt usage, safe cellphone practices, and vehicle documentation
  • Immediately report any vehicle issues, accidents, or violations to appropriate personnel


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