School-based Therapist – Beacon Learning Center

The School-based Therapist provides direct clinical services within

TheBeacon Learning Center, a short-term, intensive behavioral health and educational program serving elementary-aged students with moderate to severe behavioral health needs. This role delivers trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions within a structured therapeutic school environment and supports students in stabilizing symptoms, improving emotional regulation, and successfully transitioning back to their school setting.

• The primary responsibility of all staff is to ensure the safety and well-being of all Ramey-Estep/Re-group (RE) clients.

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of RE. Facilitates and adheres to the agency’s code of ethics, policies, and procedures.

• Supports all functions thatattainand maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Supports andfacilitatespositive interaction with clients and staff byexhibitingboth in-office and in-public when carrying out job duties: individual maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences in clients and staff.

• Exhibits effective communication skills, including proper use of agency communication systems.

• Participate inappropriate professional development programs toattainand maintain competency.

• Effectively manages financial and physical resources to achieve the mission of RE.

• Reports incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving clients to the appropriate authorities and RE.

• Provide group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, case coordination, and other clinically appropriate services to studentsparticipatingin the program.

• Facilitate daily group therapy sessions focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, and behavioral strategies.

• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions appropriate for elementary-aged students.

• Support students in developing skills to improve functioning in school and home environments.

• Support implementation of behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning activities

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments to support PHP level of care.

• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans based on student needs and progress.

• Participate in weekly treatment team reviews to assess progress and adjust interventions as needed.

• Collaborate closely with educational staff to integrate behavioral healthsupportswithin academic instruction.

• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, including clinicians, educators, case managers, and psychiatric providers.

• Communicate regularly with school district partnersregardingstudent progress and needs.

• Provide family therapy and parent support sessions to reinforce treatment goals.

• Engage caregivers in treatment planning and ongoing progress updates.

• Collaborate with families in their natural environment to reinforce treatment interventions and improve outcomes.

• Maintain active certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) andutilizede-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed.

• Respond effectively to behavioral crises to ensuresafetyof students and staff.

• Participate in post-incident debriefings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

• Complete timely,accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

• Ensure documentation meets Medicaid, regulatory, and accreditation standards (e.g., PHP, CARF, CCBHC as applicable).

• Actively engage with students throughout the therapeutic school day to support behavior, reinforce skills,…