HCBS Contract Mental Health Professional
SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP
Summary
The In-School Therapist provides behavioral health services to students in the school setting through assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention. This role works collaboratively with families, school staff, and other providers to support students' emotional well-being, academic success, and overall functioning while maintaining compliance with all clinical and regulatory requirements. This position is a 30+ hour-per-week commitment during regular school hours throughout the academic year.
Job description
Position Summary
The In-School Therapist provides behavioral health services to students in the school setting through assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention. This role works collaboratively with families, school staff, and other providers to support students' emotional well-being, academic success, and overall functioning while maintaining compliance with all clinical and regulatory requirements. This position is a 30+ hour-per-week commitment during regular school hours throughout the academic year.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to students in the school setting.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions for emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
- Collaborate with students, families, school staff, and other providers to coordinate care.
- Provide crisis intervention and support when necessary.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment recommendations as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and confidentiality standards.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that promotes student well-being and success.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Ability to provide individual, family, and group therapy services to children and adolescents.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with school personnel, families, and other providers.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning, and behavioral health interventions.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed.
- Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, or families.
- Experience working in a school, community-based, or outpatient behavioral health setting.
- Familiarity with crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Ability to provide individual, family, and group therapy services to children and adolescents.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with school personnel, families, and other providers.
- Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning, and behavioral health interventions.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed.
- Commitment to maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
- Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, or families.
- Experience working in a school, community-based, or outpatient behavioral health setting.
- Familiarity with crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
Company overview
Sun Behavioral Health Group is a specialized healthcare provider focused on delivering comprehensive behavioral health and mental health treatment services. The organization operates as a network of behavioral health facilities that provide inpatient and outpatient care for individuals struggling with mental health disorders, substance abuse issues, and co-occurring conditions. Their services typically include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and specialized treatment programs for various mental health conditions. As a behavioral health provider, Sun Behavioral Health Group plays a critical role in addressing the growing need for accessible mental healthcare services, offering evidence-based treatments and therapeutic interventions designed to support patients in their recovery journey. The organization emphasizes a patient-centered approach to care, working to create supportive treatment environments that promote healing and long-term wellness for individuals facing mental health challenges.