What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Therapist position at Centreville Public Schools?
CENTREVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
190 HOGAN ST., PO BOX 158
CENTREVILLE, MI 49032
October 2026
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: Behavioral Health Therapist
REPORTS TO: Building Principals
STARTING DATE: Immediately
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, manage, and implement a comprehensive, multi-tiered framework of supports across the district for general education students who exhibit mild to severe behavioral disruptions, emotional distress, or trauma-related barriers.
- Provide direct therapeutic and behavioral interventions for general education students for Tier 2 or Tier 3 emotional, social, or behavioral needs.
- Conduct behavior assessments and develop individualized behavioral plans with measurable coping goals, and student safety/suicide risk screenings, coordinating protective interventions.
- Respond to behavioral situations utilizing trauma-informed care and certified physical/verbal intervention techniques to maintain student and staff safety.
- Lead structured skill-building groups focused on emotional regulation, restorative practices, anger management, trauma processing, and social skills.
- Coordinate family engagement and interagency wraparound services, including local community mental health programs and inpatient health services, across school and home settings.
- Collaborate with classroom staff to implement behavioral interventions, positive reinforcement strategies, and progress monitoring.
- Provide professional development on behavioral health.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, or Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with explicit history delivering behavioral health interventions to children.
- Verifiable certification in an approved crisis management curriculum is required within 90 days of hire.
SALARY: Negotiable, based on credentials and experience.
APPLICATION: Applications are being accepted through TalentEd only at https://cpschools.tedk12.com/hire/. In addition to the online application, please include a letter of interest, resume’, copies of university transcripts, and relevant certifications. Email questions to Jane Rumsey, HR/Ex. Assistant at jrumsey@cpschools.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled.
Centreville Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its employment decision or the provision of services.