School Based Therapist

We’re Excited You’re Here!

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

Employee’s First Approach – 

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.  

The Perks –

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation


• 401K with matching


• Wellness Program


• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings


• Shift differential pay when applicable


• Bilingual stipend pay


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle


• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable


• Healthy Work Life Balance


• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a Full-Time School Based Therapist to join one of our school-based teams assisting in one of the following Districts: 27J, District 12

We’re passionate about making an impact on our clients and the schools they attend. Achieving this requires innovative thinking and a creative approach to challenges. We collaborate and partner with school administrators, teachers, and counseling staff to best support our clients. Our aspiration is to enhance the health of our community.

Work You’ll Do

As a School Based Therapist, you will:

• Provide behavioral health assessments and evidence-based interventions to clients and their families.  


• Prepare treatment plans; monitor progress; provide follow-up and case management / community referrals; and consult with other professional, paraprofessionals, and school staff.  


• Provide 5-6 scheduled hours of direct care daily


• Provide group therapy, offer trainings for school staff, and offer other psycho-educational interventions as needed.   


• Document all notes / interventions in a timely manner.  


• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed to clients on your caseload.  


• Ensure a safe, comfortable, and confidential therapeutic environment, officing in the school


• Receive ongoing supervision and attend 28 hours of approved clinical training per year, in addition to Center required trainings.  


• Enjoy a 10-month school year (contracted work) 


• Summer work in June and July is available and encouraged, but not mandatory


• Enjoy scheduled time off as the work schedule aligns with the Public Schools calendar and school breaks

 Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or directly related field.


• Must have current good-standing registration in DORA


• Understanding of brief, empirically supported, solution-focused interventions with children, adolescents, and families.


• Strong familiarity with DSM V, ICD 10 and diagnostic techniques


• Strong comfort and familiarity with crisis intervention skills and processes


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Computer literacy


• Fabulous attitude and belief in the resiliency of clients

Preferred: 

• Professional Counseling Licensure: LP, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT 


• Bilingual skills

Schedule: 

2 positions available in 2 separate districts. Please let hiring managers know which positions (if not both) that you are interested in

- D12 is Monday-Friday

-27J is Tuesday through Friday. Will be based out of two schools in the district. Expected to be at school during school hours (varies by school).

Salary Information

Starting Pay Range:

$58,000-$63,000 (Independently Licensed) annually for the 10-month school year. 

$50,000- $53,000 (UNLICENSED) annually for the 10-month school year. 

**Option to work summer programs for additional pay**

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend

Application Deadline:

Accepting application on an on-going basis

So—what do you think?

If you’ve come this far, we’re eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.