School-Based Therapist
SUN Behavioral Health | Erlanger, KY | Full-Time | Monday-Friday
About SUN Behavioral Health
SUN Behavioral Health provides high-quality mental health and substance use treatment services with a commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Our team is dedicated to helping individuals achieve stability, wellness, and long-term success. Sun is committed to Solving Unmet Needs
Position Summary
The School-Based Therapist provides behavioral health services to students within a school setting, helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges that impact overall well-being and academic success. This role delivers individual, group, and family interventions while collaborating with school staff, families, and community partners to promote positive outcomes for students.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy services to students.
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely clinical documentation.
- Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions, including CBT, DBT-informed skills, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation.
- Support students experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, trauma, grief, family conflict, peer relationship issues, and school-related stress.
- Collaborate with families, school personnel, and community providers to coordinate care and support student success.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultation, and clinical supervision as appropriate.
- Respond to crisis situations and student safety concerns in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, ethical standards, and school-based protocols.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field preferred.
- Active KY clinical license (CSW, LPCA, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) preferred but not required)
- Experience providing behavioral health services to children and adolescents preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, student mental health needs, family systems, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and documentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join SUN Behavioral Health?
- Make a meaningful impact on students' emotional well-being and academic success.
- Work alongside supportive behavioral health and school-based professionals.
- Opportunities for collaboration, professional growth, clinical development, and career advancement.
What We Offer
- We provide licensure supervision
- Supportive team culture
- A collaborative clinical environment where your voice is valued and your skills are developed
- The opportunity to work with a talented interdisciplinary team committed to holistic patient care
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- The chance to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families every single day.
Ready to Make an Impact?
- If you're passionate about leading groups, committed to clinical excellence, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd love to meet you.
- Apply today and help us bring hope, healing, and strength to the patients we serve.
Education:
- Required: Masters degree in a mental health related field. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
- Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Experience
- Required: None
- Preferred: Previous assessment and evaluation experience