School Based Mental Health Therapist

HopeSpoke is seeking a therapist to provide therapy services within school settings during the academic year. This is a .75 FTE position that runs full time for 39 weeks out of the year, following the Lincoln Public Schools calendar. Additional time in the Outpatient program to add on time year-round and increase FTE up to a full 1.0 is available and optional and would include additional pay. Experience working with school age youth and families would be beneficial for this position. If additional work with the Outpatient program is desired, work with clients will range in ages across the lifespan. Coordination with LPS staff, family members, and others involved and addressing issues that the youth are experiencing within their school, home and community settings will be an important aspect of this position.

Position will also involve coordination with community entities; experience and knowledge related to community agencies and resources is valued. Ability to provide evidence-based services and interventions and possessing strong clinical skills is preferred. Opportunities to receive specialized clinical training and an array of clinical experience and supervision come with being a therapist at HopeSpoke. This position offers opportunity working with diverse populations and presenting issues.

Candidates should possess or be willing to develop: Excellent clinical skills, strong organizational skills, experience working with trauma, positive attitude and high level of motivation, as well as the ability to work with both the HopeSpoke team and community partners.

Opportunities and training working with adolescent sexual misconduct issues within the Outpatient programing are available if interested. Licensure required (PLMHP, LMHP or LIMHP).

· School based services are provided within set Lincoln Public Schools.

.Incentive pay based options
· Excellent time off and benefits.
· 5 day work schedule during the school year with summer months off!
· Telehealth and in person services active and available for Outpatient clients, if that option is selected.
· Training and certification opportunities through employment.
· Employer paid licensures and licensure exam fee during employment.
. HopeSpoke is a PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness) approved employer.
· Clinical team involvement including weekly supervision meetings with collaborative and interactive dynamics.
· PLMHP supervision onsite, if needed.
· Social Work supervision available on site (if required)
· CPP and PCIT equipped rooms at the Outpatient location.
· Therapy dog onsite for animal assisted therapy.
· Medication services onsite for clients for a more collaborative treatment approach.
· Employee engagement team.
Please send resume to Alicia Waltman at awaltman@hopespoke.org or if you have questions call 402-475-7666 and ask for Kelly in Human Resources.

Must be a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (PLMHP, LMHP, or LIMHP).