School Based Mental Health Specialist| Child and Adolescent | Ages 4-12

School Based Mental Health Specialist| Child and Adolescent | Ages 4-12

We are currently hiring a School-Based Mental Health Specialist in the greater Cleveland area. This is an opportunity to be at the center of children’s journeys, delivering impactful care while working as part of a close-knit, interdisciplinary team.

Position:
School Based Mental Health Specialist

• Full time day shift hours – no late evenings or weekends!
• Monday – Friday
• School Hours
• School Calendar option available

Compensation:
Competitive annual salary: $40,000 – $50,000, plus performance bonus.

Location:

Cuyahoga County

• Benefits include Health (partially employer-sponsored), Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Professional development and ongoing continued learning opportunities, including CEUs
• Clinical Supervision
• Multi-level support within school setting
• Creativity and curriculum welcome

As a School-Based Mental Health Specialist at Inspire Kids, you will be a key part of our clinical team. In this role, you will provide individual therapy services in a partner school using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices. Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Implementing treatment plans and monitoring progress.
• Provide individual therapeutic behavioral services to clients and families
• Partner closely with parents and caregivers to support progress at home.
• Assist with providing compassionate crisis intervention and safety planning when needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to a whole-child approach.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

• Bachelor's in a mental health-related field or 3 years Mental Health exprience
• Preferred one or more years of mental health experience, preferably with children
• Preferred experience with play-based, trauma-informed, and behavioral interventions
• Ability to build meaningful connections with children and families
• Comfort navigating crisis situations with calm and clarity
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

At Inspire Kids, we believe children thrive when they feel seen, supported, and understood. We provide a compassionate and structured environment through our Day Treatment Program and outpatient services in school and community settings for children ages 4–12 working through emotional and behavioral challenges.

These values guide how we care for children and how we care for our team.

• Integrity: We act with honesty, ethical practice, and accountability.
• Nurturing: We build safe, supportive environments where children can flourish.
• Strength: We help children build inner confidence and emotional resilience.
• Partnership: We walk alongside families, educators, and communities.
• Innovation: We embrace creativity and evidence-based approaches.
• Respect: We honor the dignity of every child and caregiver.
• Empathy: We lead with understanding, patience, and heart.

If you want to make a meaningful impact in a place that values heart, creativity, collaboration, and clinical excellence, you will feel right at home here.

As Inspire Kids continues to grow, we regularly add new roles to our team. If you are not invited to interview for this opening, but your background and values align with our needs, we may reach out regarding future opportunities that are a strong fit.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Inspire Kids is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.