Mental Health Therapist-school based- part time

The Learn Academy is looking for a Part-Time fully licensed Mental Health Therapist for for our location in Redwood City, CA.

Part-time hourly position, up to 20 hours per week, with potential to move to full time.

The Learn Academy, "formerly Creative Learning Center", is a state-certified, K-12 private day school in California for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurological disorders.  

Our comprehensive services — available across the South Bay, Peninsula, and San Francisco Bay Area — are designed to meet the unique needs of the whole student. We are a division of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, academic intervention, and behavioral services for autism. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive compensation plan 
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans 
• Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year) 
• Referral bonuses 

In this position, you'll join a school-based special education team, which works with school districts to deliver the highest-quality special education services to students with special needs.  

The Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for:

• DIS Counseling: Provide counseling focused on social/emotional issues impacting academic progress, long-term goals, and independent living skills.
• Crisis Intervention: Offer support for high-risk students during crisis situations and help develop and implement safety plans.
• Consultation/Referral: Collaborate with school staff, families, and outside professionals to address school-related problems, participate in IEP meetings, coordinate parent meetings, and make referrals to community resources.
• Developmental/Preventative Guidance: Provide guidance for students to support developmental and preventative care.
• WAVES Program Oversight: Help manage the WAVES Behavior Modification Program, setting individualized goals for students based on their IEP.
• Behavior Support Plans: Monitor and create behavior support plans as needed.
• WAVES Privileges: Assist teachers in administering privileges tied to the WAVES program.
• Curriculum Integration: Support educational staff in incorporating counseling elements into curricula and community activities. 

• Must be licensed as an MFT, LCSW, or Educational Psychologist.
• Strong communication skills in working with adolescents, staff, families, and public.
• Knowledge of school-based and community resources, particularly in mental health, social services, and education.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

The Learn Academy is proud to offer a collaborative team approach, professional development, and structured, strong mentoring program.

The Learn Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

$30 - $50 / hour