Mental Health Therapist (School-Based Health Setting)

The Mental Health School-Based Therapist provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based behavioral health services to students within a school-based health setting. The therapist delivers assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and consultation services, supporting students’ mental health, social-emotional growth, and academic success.

This role is well-suited for recent graduates or clinicians in the early years of practice who are interested in developing their skills in a collaborative, community-focused environment. It offers meaningful opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and relationship-building with school partners, community providers, and multidisciplinary teams committed to student well-being.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents in a school-based setting.
• Conduct mental health assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions.
• Deliver services in English and [Spanish/other language] to meet the needs of bilingual/bicultural students and families.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning for students experiencing acute mental health concerns.
• Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, administrators, and families to support student well-being and classroom functioning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid, agency, and state guidelines.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, and school support teams.
• Provide referrals and coordinate care with external providers and community resources as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training in trauma-informed practices, equity, and culturally responsive care.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Current licensure in the State of Oregon as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or eligible for licensure.
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and families, preferably in a school or community-based setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and culturally responsive practices.
• Strong skills in collaboration, communication, and working within multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have - Not Required

• Familiarity with Medicaid billing and documentation standards.
• Ability to provide clinical services bilingually.
• Experience providing therapy in a school or community-based setting.

Work Environment

• Based within a school; may involve multiple school locations.
• Schedule aligned with school hours, with occasional evening meetings or family sessions.
• Hybrid/telehealth services may be provided depending on program guidelines and program needs.

AAP/EEO/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

REAP is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence compensation, and training.

*Employees with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on REAP.

Salary : $60,250 - $68,795