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School Based Mental Health Therapist, Atlanta & School-Based Therapy

Onsite · Atlanta, Georgia
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

LCSW and related license holders will provide on-site and telehealth mental health services to students at elementary through high school. The role supports collaboration with school staff and families, delivering individualized treatment plans and documentation in the EHR. This is a clinician-led opportunity in a minority-owned company focused on expanding access to care for kids and teens. You’ll join a collaborative team that values growth, flexibility, and making a real impact in schools.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Build on-site therapy services for students during school hours
  • 2Deliver telehealth sessions to supplement caseload
  • 3Assess student mental health and develop individualized treatment plans
  • 4Collaborate with school staff, families, and the Backpack clinical team
  • 5Maintain timely documentation in the EHR and ensure compliance
  • 6Participate in supervision and team case consults for ongoing learning
  • 7Support trauma-informed and culturally competent care
  • 8Contribute to a mission that improves access to mental health for youth
  • 9Engage in ongoing professional development through CEU opportunities
  • 10Support a diverse, inclusive school-based care environment

Requirements10

  • 1Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
  • 2Active license: LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or LPC-A in Virginia
  • 3Experience working with youth in schools, outpatient, or virtual settings
  • 4Strong clinical skills in individual and family therapy
  • 5Cultural competence and trauma-informed care approach
  • 6Ability to work in both on-site and telehealth formats
  • 7Commitment to improving access to mental health for kids and teens
  • 8Experience with documentation in an EHR system
  • 9Passion for collaborative, community-focused mental health work
  • 10Part-time or full-time availability (7am-4pm)

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationAtlanta, Georgia

Required Skills

individual therapyfamily therapymental health assessmenttreatment planningcollaborationdocumentationclinical supervisioncultural competencetrauma-informed care
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