Mental Health Therapist Lead

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Mental Health Therapist Lead for a growing school-based mental health program. This role is onsite at assigned school locations in Ohio and will also require some office-based work.

Position Overview

The Mental Health Therapist Lead will provide clinical therapy to children and adolescents while serving as the site lead for assigned school locations. This role includes managing a caseload, supporting student mental health needs, and providing consultation to teachers and school staff. The therapist will also mentor peers, support onboarding of new clinicians, and contribute to school-wide behavioral support planning.

Perks

• Annual salary of $65-70k
• Access to professional development and ongoing clinical training
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling aligned with school calendar
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with mentorship opportunities
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and support to children and adolescents in school and community-based settings
• Manage a full caseload and conduct student assessments
• Serve as a site lead, providing guidance and mentoring to other clinicians
• Participate in IEP/504 meetings and collaborate with teachers and school staff
• Support documentation, reporting, and compliance with agency and school requirements
• Respond to crises and behavioral escalations in a professional and timely manner
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed in Ohio (LSW/LISW, LPC/LPCC, LMFT/IMFT)
• Experience providing therapy to children or adolescents
• Ability to work effectively within school systems, including familiarity with IEP/504 processes
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and able to work independently
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• $65k-70k annual salary
• Access to professional development and training
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Health insurance and other standard benefits as provided by the agency
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
  
  

How To Apply

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

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