Mental Health Therapist-school based- part time
Overview:
The Learn Academy is looking for a Part-Time fully licensed Mental Health Therapist for our location in Redwood City, CA.
Part-time hourly position, up to 20 hours per week, with potential to move to full time.
The Learn Academy, "formerly Creative Learning Center", is a state-certified, K-12 private day school in California for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurological disorders.
Our comprehensive services — available across the South Bay, Peninsula, and San Francisco Bay Area — are designed to meet the unique needs of the whole student. We are a division of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, academic intervention, and behavioral services for autism.
What We Offer- Competitive compensation plan
- Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans
- Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
- Referral bonuses
Responsibilities:
In this position, you'll join a school-based special education team, which works with school districts to deliver the highest-quality special education services to students with special needs.
The Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for:
- DIS Counseling: Provide counseling focused on social/emotional issues impacting academic progress, long-term goals, and independent living skills.
- Crisis Intervention: Offer support for high-risk students during crisis situations and help develop and implement safety plans.
- Consultation/Referral: Collaborate with school staff, families, and outside professionals to address school-related problems, participate in IEP meetings, coordinate parent meetings, and make referrals to community resources.
- Developmental/Preventative Guidance: Provide guidance for students to support developmental and preventative care.
- WAVES Program Oversight: Help manage the WAVES Behavior Modification Program, setting individualized goals for students based on their IEP.
- Behavior Support Plans: Monitor and create behavior support plans as needed.
- WAVES Privileges: Assist teachers in administering privileges tied to the WAVES program.
- Curriculum Integration: Support educational staff in incorporating counseling elements into curricula and community activities.
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed as an MFT, LCSW, or Educational Psychologist.
- Strong communication skills in working with adolescents, staff, families, and public.
- Knowledge of school-based and community resources, particularly in mental health, social services, and education.
- Spanish language skills are a plus.
The Learn Academy is proud to offer a collaborative team approach, professional development, and structured, strong mentoring program.
The Learn Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
Compensation Range:
$30 - $50 / hour