School Based Clinician-Slate Creek Elementary
Summary
Provide outpatient mental health therapy, evaluations, and family support to K-12 students during school hours, collaborating with staff to improve academic and emotional outcomes.
Location: Slate Creek Elementary / School District
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Schedule: Monday – Friday, School Hours (Between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Make a Direct Impact Where Kids Need It Most
Are you a dedicated mental health clinician passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families? Prairie View is seeking a compassionate and skilled School-Based Mental Health Therapist to join our team at Slate Creek.
In this year-round role, you’ll work directly within the school environment during regular school hours, providing vital outpatient therapy, evaluations, and family support to help students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
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Direct Clinical Care: Provide competent diagnostic evaluations (DSM-5), individual psychotherapy, family therapy, and case consultations tailored to children and adolescents.
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Developmental & Diagnostic Assessment: Utilize a deep understanding of normative developmental stages, emotional factors, and biopsychosocial influences to craft individualized treatment interventions.
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School & Team Collaboration: Partner closely with school administration, teachers, special education staff, and support teams to create a cohesive safety net for students.
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Coordination of Care: Maintain open, regular communication with referral sources, external care providers, and treatment teams from intake through discharge.
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Documentation & Compliance: Ensure timely, high-quality clinical records (completing evaluations and progress notes within 48 hours) while meeting encounter expectations and managed care authorization standards.
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Team Engagement: Participate in clinical supervision, departmental meetings, and collaborative care planning with agency colleagues.