Description Make a Lasting Impact in the Lives of Students Are you a passionate mental health professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while enjoying a schedule that closely follows the school calendar? Children's Hope Alliance is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide critical mental health support to students within a school setting. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with youth and families, helping students overcome challenges, build resilience, and thrive both academically and personally. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing professional development opportunities, supportive supervision, and the potential for optional bonus work during the summer months. Why Join Children's Hope Alliance? • Competitive salary and benefits • School-based schedule with many school holidays observed • Optional summer opportunities for additional income • Professional development and training opportunities • Supportive clinical leadership and supervision • Meaningful work that positively impacts students, families, and communities • Collaborative environment with educators, administrators, and mental health professionals What You'll Do As a School-Based Therapist, you'll provide direct mental health services to students while partnering with families and school staff to create positive outcomes. Clinical Responsibilities • Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to students. • Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, trauma screenings, threat assessments, and crisis plans. • Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor student progress. • Collaborate with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community resources to support student success. • Deliver crisis intervention and mental health support when needed. • Participate in treatment planning, clinical teams, and service coordination meetings. • Consult with teachers and administrators regarding student mental health needs and appropriate referrals. • Support students transitioning back to school from higher levels of care. • Provide education and training on mental health and wellness topics for school personnel. Administrative Responsibilities • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation. • Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge paperwork within required timeframes. • Meet established productivity expectations. • Participate in supervision, clinical staffing's, and team meetings. Children’s Hope Alliance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements Who We're Looking For We're seeking compassionate, motivated clinicians who are committed to supporting youth and families. Qualifications • Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related Human Services field. • Active North Carolina licensure or associate licensure: • LCSW/LCSWA • LCMHC/LCMHCA (formerly LPC/LPC-A) • LMFT/LMFTA • LCAS/LCASA • At least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, or similar populations. • Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and treatment planning skills. • Experience with electronic health records and digital communication platforms. • Valid North Carolina Driver's License. Be Part of Something Bigger At Children's Hope Alliance, our mission is to create hope, health, and opportunity for children and families. As a School-Based Therapist, you'll play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers, strengthen their emotional well-being, and build brighter futures. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help students thrive where they learn, grow, and succeed.