Mental Health Therapist at ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education summary:

As a Mental Health Therapist at ChanceLight Behavioral Health, you will provide individual and group counseling to students, helping them succeed academically and emotionally. You will collaborate with educators and parents to develop and maintain Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and conduct assessments of student progress. This role requires a Master's degree in a related field and appropriate state licensing, along with skills in crisis intervention, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Starting Salary: $53,000 - $73,000 /year based on experience

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Mental Health Therapistto join our award-winning 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 thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic —We Should Talk!

As a Mental Health Therapist, you are primarily responsible for helping students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, through individual and group counseling and by collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home and school.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

Providing individual and group counseling sessions to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance, including crisis intervention consultation as needed.
Conducting interviews with students, family members, and school personnel to gather information required to assess student social, emotional and behavioral adjustment to school and the community.
Maintaining regular contact with students' parents/guardians to informing of student's progress, areas of difficulties and any changes or situations in home life that may affect school performance.
Developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP) as needed in adherence to company, school, state and federal regulations and procedures.
Attending and participating in IEP team meeting, facilitating at the discretion of the school district. Actively participating in other team meetings when necessary to address specific student and parent concerns.
Collaborating with education and social services professionals to develop appropriate agency services of student and their families.
Providing case management functions for students, which includes but is not limited to, coordination of parent meetings, emergency transportation requests, disciplinary actions such as detention/suspension, and coordination with outside therapists.
Collaborating with teachers, parents/guardians, district personnel, and services providers to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems, always establishing and maintaining effective public relations and projecting a positive company image.
Ensuring the use of positive teaching methods by conducting monthly climate data through direct observation of classroom staff's implementation of IEP goals and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to Teachers in the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure appropriate curriculum, schedule, and services, based on each student's IEP and other applicable goals.
Assessing student progress through consistent review of classroom data collection and recording systems and providing applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly to address student needs.
Functioning as a role model for effective teaching of students as well as for communication and problem solving with staff, reinforcing the School's emphasis on behavior analytic, empirical approach to education, the extensive use of data in decision making, and the use of positive reinforcement to achieve maximum performance when working with students and co-workers.

‖ Qualifications Required:

Master’s degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy, social work or a closely related field of study.
Meet all state and district requirements for appropriate licensing and/or credentials.
Licensing and/or credential requirements vary by location and may include:
- AMFT, CRC, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, LEP, NCSC, ACSW , LCSW, LMSW, DCSW, LCSW-R, C-SSWS, SSW, PPS
Other state credential authorizing provision of school-based counseling may be considered in lieu of licensure.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a special education credential preferred.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with autism related disabilities and emotional disturbance.
Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and functional analysis/behavior intervention plans.
Proven success in developing and implementing effective treatment plans for students with diverse needs, preferably in an alternative and/or special education program setting.
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.
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 nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll 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 a Chance to transform lives through education!

‖ 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 you're 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 Work. With Purpose.

Education

Required

Masters or better in Educational Counseling or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

All State Req Credentials

Preferred

Special Education
Social Worker - LCSW-R
School Social Worker
Counselor - LMHC
Counselor - LPCC
Counselor - LPC
Social Worker - LCSW
LMFT
School Counselor

Skills

Required

Special Education
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Behavioral Intervention
Counseling & Guidance
Social School Work
Crisis Intervention
Autism
Emotional Disturbance
Multiple Disabilities
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Teacher Mentoring/Training
Personalized Instruction
Classroom Management
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords:

Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health, Counseling, IEP Development, Crisis Intervention, Student Support, Education, Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Special Education

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