Mental Health Therapist

ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education a growing dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking a School-based Mental Health Therapistto join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you excel in a student-centered collaborative and data-informed environment are passionate about supporting students with special needs and bring resilience empathy and a solutions-focused mindset We Should Talk! ð²

As a Mental Health Therapist you will play a vital role in supporting students academic social and emotional success. Through individual and group counseling as well as close collaboration with educators families and community partners you will help create a safe supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home and school.

â Responsibilities Include:

• Providing individual and group counseling sessions to address interpersonal social emotional or family challenges impacting school performance including crisis intervention when necessary.

• Conducting comprehensive interviews with students families and school personnel to assess social emotional and behavioral adjustment to school and community life.

• Maintaining consistent communication with parents/guardians by informing them of student progress challenges and any home-life changes that may influence academic performance.

• Developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) in compliance with company school state and federal guidelines.

• Attending and actively participating in IEP team meetings facilitating when required by the district and engaging in other team meetings to address student or parent concerns.

• Collaborating with educators school staff and social service agencies to design and implement appropriate support services for students and families.

• Providing case management for students including coordinating parent meetings facilitating emergency transportation requests supporting disciplinary processes and liaising with outside therapists.

• Partnering with teachers parents/guardians district personnel and service providers to identify solutions to academic and behavioral challenges while building strong relationships and promoting a positive organizational image.

• Ensuring consistent use of positive teaching strategies by conducting monthly classroom climate observations and monitoring the implementation of IEP and PBIP goals.

• Guiding and consulting with teachers on classroom scheduling data system management and student transition planning to ensure alignment with IEP and program goals.

• Assessing student progress through ongoing review of data collection systems and training staff to apply results-driven interventions that address evolving student needs.

• Modeling best practices for student engagement effective communication and problem-solving with staffreinforcing a data-driven behavior-analytic and collaborative approach to maximize outcomes for students and colleagues.

â Qualifications Required:

• Masters degree or higher in educational counseling therapy behavioral health or a closely related field of study.
• Licensing and/or credential requirements vary by program location and may include one or more of the following:
  • PLMHP LMHP LIMHP LMFT LMHC LPC LPCC
• Other state credential authorizing provision of school-based counseling may be considered in lieu of licensure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance particularly for students with learning disabilities autism spectrum disorders emotional behavioral disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in providing mental health support to children preferably in an education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including functional behavior assessment (FBA) positive behavior interventions & supports (PBIS) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Highly skilled in building relationships with students parents teachers and community and/or district partners.
• Advanced oral and written communication instruction curriculum conflict resolution multitasking problem solving and decision making ability.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers Microsoft Office Suite database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health Therapy & Education is the nations leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide we have helped change the direction of more than 240000 student lives!

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• ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job as a member of our team youll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts the support needed to achieve success and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here where growth empowerment and collaboration define our culture; and every day is aChanceto transform lives through education!

  â Perks and Benefits Include:

  • Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
  • FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
  • FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
  • Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Personal Protection Insurance Plans
  • Cigna Healthy Pregnancies Healthy Babies Program
  • Legal Services Insurance
  • Pet Health Insurance
  • Accrual-based Paid Time Off
  • School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
  • Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
  • 401k Retirement Saving Plan
  • Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
  • Opportunities for Growth & Development
  • And So Much More!

  If youre ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future This Is Your Chance!

  Join us and together we can empower students to overcome challenges build confidence and unlock their full potential!

  Careers With ChanceLight ð Work. With Purpose.

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