1.0 Therapist – Day Treatment & Building-Wide Support S26-27

Position Summary:
Summit High School is seeking a full-time licensed mental health professional to serve as the therapist for the Day Treatment (DT) Program, with integrated responsibilities supporting school-wide mental health and wellness initiatives and vaping prevention. This position provides direct therapeutic services to students in the DT program and contributes to broader systems of support through collaboration, consultation, and wraparound services that link students and families to internal and community-based supports.  This position is an interim 1.0 for the 26-27 and a portion will be re-evaluated each year based on grant funding.

Key Responsibilities:

Day Treatment Program (Primary Focus):

• Provide individual and family therapy for students enrolled in the DT program.
  
  
• Lead therapeutic group sessions aligned with student social-emotional and behavioral needs.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with the DT teacher, case manager, and support staff to deliver integrated care plans.
  
  
• Participate in IEP meetings and provide documentation as required for special education compliance.
  
  
• Respond to in-the-moment student needs, including emotional regulation support and safety planning.
  
  
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with district and licensing requirements.
  
  

Building-Wide Support (Secondary Focus):

• Provide consultation and support to general education teachers and counselors for Tier 2/3 interventions.
  
  
• Contribute to school-wide crisis response and threat assessment protocols.
  
  
• Co-lead or design group therapy or SEL groups in partnership with student support teams.
  
  
• Assist with transition planning for students entering or exiting the DT program in addition to re-entry meetings for students struggling with mental health.
  
  
• Support professional learning for staff around trauma-informed practices and student mental health.
  
  
• Engage in building-level MTSS and wellness team meetings to inform student support strategies.

• Implement building-wide efforts for vape education and prevention.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Colorado Department of Education licensure or ability to obtain (e.g., SSP-Social Worker, SSP-Counselor, SSP-School Psychologist)
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with youth with significant emotional or behavioral needs.
  
  
• Strong skills in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and therapeutic modalities appropriate for adolescents.
  
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in school-based or alternative education settings.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and behavior intervention planning.
• Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), restorative practices, and SEL frameworks.
  
  

Schedule & Compensation:

• Full-time, 195-day position aligned with the district calendar.
• Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License (Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology)

Salary : $59,559 - $86,575