The School Based Therapist position is responsible for working with the behavioral and clinical teams within the IBMT DCIU Alternative Schools (The County Alternative High School and the Aston Education Center). She/he/they will utilize assessment tools to identify behavioral and mental health needs and develop interventions while partnering with staff in the school and community to support the student. While working as part of a team, this position requires a significant amount of autonomy and ideal candidates will possess the ability to adapt approaches based on the individual needs of students.  While this is a 10-month, hourly position, summer hours are limited to the extended school year schedule. The school day work hours are 7:30am-3pm M-F. Please note that this position is for the 2025–2026 school year, with an anticipated start date at the end of August 2025.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Human Service or related field including psychology, counseling, or social work
• One or more years of clinical or behavioral experience
• 2 or more years of experience providing therapy or direct service work (such as IBHS) to children & adolescents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or BCBA

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide direct services to individuals, families, and groups through a wide variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to behavior modification, individual, group, and family therapies in multiple school settings.
• Ensure timely submission of all required documentation such as assessments, and clinical intakes to support client care in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Create, maintain, and update treatment and/or behavioral plans accordingly to address client specific needs.
• Coordinate total care given by collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to provide and facilitate care in accordance with policies and procedures, philosophy and objectives of Child and Family Focus.
• Serve as a liaison between Child and Family Focus and school district staff focusing on customer services, community partnerships, and advocacy for students in need
• Utilize multiple electronic health records, when needed
• Demonstrate ongoing availability during the school year
  • Typical work hours are 7:30am-3pm M-F
• Use and implement the 5 core values of Trauma-Informed Care in all work practices - Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, & Empowerment.

Work Environment:

• Work within in a school setting at DCIU Aston Educational Center, and The County Alternative High School. Travel between the schools may be required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay range: $22-$25 hourly
• Additional pay for any ESY hours worked 
• Annual Salary Increase and Bonus
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Medical and Vision Benefits offered on first day of employment, 3 plan options offered by Independence Blue Cross
• Dental Benefits offered on first day of employment, 2 plan options offered by Guardian
• Ancillary Benefits offered on first day of employment, such as Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer, Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability and $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 7 days of Paid Time Off to use throughout the school year 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 401K plan with company match and profit sharing
• Mileage and Expense reimbursement for travel and training
• Clearance Reimbursement

*Bonus amounts could be prorated based on number of hours worked

Child and Family Focus is an equal opportunity and drug free employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.