What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Therapist (Part time or Full Time) position at St. David's Developmental & Therapeutic Services?
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Position Title
School Based Mental Health Therapist (Elementary and/or Early Childhood Center)
Pre Licensed range - $57,800 - $69,330 ($27.79 - $33.32/hr)
Licensed Mental Health Professional range - $65,100 - $79,700 ($31.30 - $38.32)
Schedule
Hopkins or Osseo School District
Program Summary
St. David's Center's School Based Mental Health Program provides comprehensive mental health services to preschool and/or elementary aged children and their families, collaborating with school staff and/or other providers to achieve strong outcomes. Most of our therapists are embedded in one school, which makes it possible to cultivate meaningful relationships with children, families and school staff.
Position Overview
This clinical role is dynamic and responsive to the needs of children in each setting and includes assessment, direct intervention (psychotherapy, psychoeducation, skills training), teacher consultation, care coordination, and/or mental health instruction to staff in classroom and/or individually to staff or families. The position requires a high level of abstract thinking, independence, and flexibility to put into practice the overall program structure and vision.
This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to inclusivity and diversity, employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients. St. David's Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.
Float Position Details
Education
Position Title
School Based Mental Health Therapist (Elementary and/or Early Childhood Center)
- Permanent and Float Position(s) Available
Pre Licensed range - $57,800 - $69,330 ($27.79 - $33.32/hr)
Licensed Mental Health Professional range - $65,100 - $79,700 ($31.30 - $38.32)
Schedule
- Hiring for full time (30-40 hours) and part time (16-29 hours) positions.
- Preferred start date on or before August 10, 2026.
- Days: Monday through Fridays.
- Time: dependent on school start and end times (example: 9:35am-4:05pm)
Hopkins or Osseo School District
Program Summary
St. David's Center's School Based Mental Health Program provides comprehensive mental health services to preschool and/or elementary aged children and their families, collaborating with school staff and/or other providers to achieve strong outcomes. Most of our therapists are embedded in one school, which makes it possible to cultivate meaningful relationships with children, families and school staff.
Position Overview
This clinical role is dynamic and responsive to the needs of children in each setting and includes assessment, direct intervention (psychotherapy, psychoeducation, skills training), teacher consultation, care coordination, and/or mental health instruction to staff in classroom and/or individually to staff or families. The position requires a high level of abstract thinking, independence, and flexibility to put into practice the overall program structure and vision.
This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to inclusivity and diversity, employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients. St. David's Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.
Float Position Details
- The float position will provide coverage to schools when a therapist goes on an extended leave or a school needs extra temporary coverage. The person who performs successfully in this unique float position will have the first option to take an embedded school therapist position should one become available.
Education
- A master's degree in a mental health field, from accredited college/university
- Is licensed as an LP, LPCC, LICSW, or LMFT
- Or on a clinical track to receive their LPCC, LICSW, LMFT, and/or LP licensure
- A minimum of one-year post-Master's preferred, with clinical experience working with children who struggle emotionally and behaviorally.
- Knowledge and experience working in family systems, child development, developmental psychopathology, attachment theory, child abuse, neglect and trauma.
Salary : $57,800 - $79,700