What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Therapist (Children & Adolescents) position at The Eden Center for Integrative Care?
Location: On-site at partner school(s) in the Glens Falls City School District, NY.
Schedule: Aligned to the school-year calendar.
Start Date: Late summer/ start of the 2026-2027 school year (with transition support).
Employment type: W-2 Employee *** 1099 NON-BENEFIT POSITION ***
About The Eden Center:
The Eden Center for Integrative Care is an established mental health practice serving the Glens Falls region. Through our partnership with the Glens Falls City School District, we deliver mental health support directly inside schools — meeting students where they are. We're a collaborative, clinician-friendly team that values quality care, autonomy, and a healthy place to practice.
Our Mission
At the Eden Center, we believe in brain based treatment that incorporates the tenants of good mental health including nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, exercise, and social interaction. We view each client as unique individuals and formulate treatment plans specific to their needs.
About the role:
We're hiring a school-based therapist to provide individual and group counseling to students on-site during the school day. You'll work closely with our school-services lead, the school psychologist, teachers, and families to help kids build skills, work through challenges, and thrive. This is a relationship-driven, in-person role embedded in the school community.
What you'll do:
- Provide individual and small-group therapy to students during school hours
- Partner with school staff and our clinical team on student support and treatment planning
- Communicate with parents/guardians and coordinate care
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Support students through day-to-day challenges and occasional crisis moments
What type of candidate would thrive in this role:
This role works with elementary-age children as well as older students. The right person genuinely enjoys working with younger kids and finds that work meaningful — that's central to the fit, not an afterthought.
Qualifications:
- NYS license: LCSW, LMHC, or LMSW, LMFT, LCSW-R (LMSW considered with supervision)
- Experience or strong interest in working with children/adolescents in a school or community setting
- Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working independently on-site
- New and recently licensed graduates are encouraged to apply — we'll support your growth
Why join The Eden Center:
- An established, funded school partnership — the caseload and relationships are already in place
- Supportive integrative-care team and clinical backup
- A practice that respects clinician quality of life
TO APPLY:
Send your resume and a short note about why school-based work appeals to you to contact@theedencarecenter.com
We're reviewing applications now and moving quickly for a [2026–2027 school year] start.
The Eden Center for Integrative Care is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000