School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist
Rockbridge Area Health Center
Location
Lexington, Virginia
Quick overview
The therapist will provide mental health counseling and behavioral health therapy for students, including conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering crisis intervention when necessary. This role involves collaborating closely with school staff, families, and the integrated healthcare team to improve mental health access for children and adolescents.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be licensed in Virginia as an LCSW or LPC and hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field. Required experience includes providing mental health counseling, eligibility for FTCA privileging, and current BLS certification, while applicants must not be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.
Job description
School-Based Behavioral Health Therapist LCSW | LPC: Rockbridge Area Health Center | Lexington, Virginia
Support student mental health while enjoying the lifestyle of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a School-Based Behavioral Health Counselor (LCSW or LPC) to provide counseling and behavioral health services for students through our School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program.
This role works directly with students, families, school staff, and RAHC’s integrated healthcare team to improve access to mental health care for children and adolescents in our community.
This position is eligible for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs (NHSC).
Why Clinicians Choose RAHC ⭐ Loan Repayment Eligible Position (NHSC & State Programs) ⭐ FTCA Malpractice Coverage ⭐ School-based schedule with excellent work-life balance ⭐ Potential schedule flexibility during school breaks and summer ⭐ Collaborative integrated care team ⭐ Generous PTO + CME time ⭐ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance ⭐ 403(b) Retirement Plan
What You’ll Do Provide mental health counseling and behavioral health therapy for students Conduct behavioral health assessments and treatment planning Deliver crisis intervention when needed Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and families Coordinate care with RAHC’s integrated primary care and behavioral health teams Support early identification and treatment of mental health and behavioral concerns
Students served: School-age children and adolescents
Qualifications
Required Licensed in Virginia as LCSW or LPC Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field Experience providing mental health counseling Eligible for FTCA privileging Current BLS certification
Applicants must not be sanctioned under Medicaid or Medicare.
Live and Work in the Shenandoah Valley
RAHC is located in Lexington, Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley.
Enjoy
Outdoor recreation and hiking Arts and cultural events Welcoming small-town community Easy access to Charlottesville, Richmond, and Washington, DC
Join Our Mission Rockbridge Area Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center committed to expanding access to high-quality healthcare services for our community.
If you are passionate about supporting student mental health and strengthening communities, we invite you to apply.
Apply Today Submit your cover letter and resume at
🔗 https://www.rockahc.org/employment-opportunities/
Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Generous Pto
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Loan Repayment
- Cme Time
- Ftca Malpractice Coverage