Mental Health Therapist I-II
Company: Point Quest Pediatric Therapies
Location: Antioch
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Point Quest is hiring a Mental Health Therapist - School Based
Mental Health Therapist Responsibilities: Counseling Services :
Provide individual, group, and/or parent counseling as outlined in
each student's IEP. Student Referrals : Create and manage referral
assessments for Educationally Related Mental Health Services
(ERMHS). Collaboration and consultation : Collaborate with school
staff to interpret assessment results and develop appropriate
interventions. Work closely with teachers, school
administrators/directors, and other school personnel to address
students' needs and provide insights on mental health issues.
Provide consultation and training to school staff and other
therapists on mental health topics and effective strategies for
supporting students. Therapeutic Support : Offer behavioral support
and crisis counseling as needed. Record Keeping and Documentation:
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions,
treatment plans, and progress notes on the platform provided by the
company. Prepare reports and documentation for school
administration and external agencies as required. Confidentiality :
Ensure client information is kept confidential and obtain necessary
permissions for information sharing. Supervision : Participate in
weekly supervision/consultation meetings with other therapists.
Continuing Education : Complete all Board of Behavioral Sciences
(BBS) mandated continuing education and renew licenses as required.
Mental Health Therapist Qualifications: Education : Master's degree
in Counseling or related field (Clinical Psychology, Social Work,
etc.). Licensure/Credentials : Active AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LPCC,
or LCSW license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Cleared
PPS credential with CTC. Clearances : DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background
& Tuberculosis Clearance. Training : Pro-Act, CPI intervention
training, and CPR certification. Skills : Proficient in standard
software applications and strong communication skills. Mental
Health Therapist Physical Requirements: Work Environment :
Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes. Physical Activity :
Frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and
lifting up to 50 lbs. Sensory Requirements : Normal vision and
hearing, with or without correction. This job description reflects
essential job functions for the Mental Health Therapist I-II role.
It is not intended to prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be
assigned. PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all
qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by
law.
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