Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - School Based
Hybrid - US
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - School Based
Full Time • Hybrid - US
(The name Avighna, a Sanskrit word meaning "removal of obstacles")
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Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
About Us:
Devang Family Services is a leading mental health provider dedicated to improving the emotional and behavioral well-being of youth and families. In partnership with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), we deliver high-quality school-based and teletherapy services to students in need. We are seeking passionate and skilled School-Based Therapists to join our growing team.
Position Summary:
Devang Family Services is a leading mental health provider dedicated to improving the emotional and behavioral well-being of youth and families. In partnership with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), we deliver high-quality school-based and teletherapy services to students in need. We are seeking passionate and skilled School-Based Therapists to join our growing team.
Position Summary:
*Please note that our service location is specific to providing in school therapy throughout wake county public schools. Must have reliable transportation. Bilingual and/or Spanish Speaking is preferred / a plus.
As a School-Based Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy services to students during the school day, before/after school hours, and occasionally during school breaks. You will work closely with school staff, parents, and other professionals to support the emotional and academic success of each student.
As a School-Based Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy services to students during the school day, before/after school hours, and occasionally during school breaks. You will work closely with school staff, parents, and other professionals to support the emotional and academic success of each student.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide school-based outpatient therapy (individual, family, group) and teletherapy (as needed).
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with school staff through Child and Family Team meetings, MTSS, IEPs, and staff consultations.
- Attend parent-teacher conferences as clinically indicated.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency and payer standards.
- Participate in internal supervision, training, and professional development.
- Ensure timely response to referrals (first session within 3 weeks).
- Provide culturally competent and trauma-informed care.
- Deliver services in a manner that minimizes disruption to academic instruction.
- Maintain communication with families and guardians, including obtaining informed consent.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Required: LCMHCA, LCSWA, LMFTA (provisional or fully licensed in North Carolina)
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a school or outpatient setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within school environments.
- Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes
- Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients
- Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner
- Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base
- Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!)
- Background check and sex offender registry clearance required.
Preferred:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
- Familiarity with school systems, MTSS, and IEP processes.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k)
- Clinical supervision for provisionally licensed clinicians
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid opportunities (in-person + telehealth)
- Supportive, mission-driven culture
Opportunities for growth and leadership
Flexible work from home options available.
Meaningful Work. Genuine Connection. Room to Grow.
Build a career that cares for the whole person—including you.
You chose mental health care because people matter. Your ideas, your growth, and the work you do should matter, too.
At Avighna Holistic Care, we’re looking for compassionate, creative, and collaborative people who want to make a meaningful difference. People who ask thoughtful questions, welcome different perspectives, and believe that great care starts with seeing the whole person—not just a diagnosis.
Whether you support clients directly or help make their care possible behind the scenes, bring your expertise, your curiosity, and your authentic self. Let’s build something meaningful together.
Why Choose Avighna?
A purpose you can connect with - Our mission centers on making mental health care more accessible, compassionate, and responsive to the people we serve. Join us in helping individuals and communities feel heard, build resilience, and move toward lasting well-being.
A whole-person approach - People are more than their symptoms—and meaningful care should reflect that. Our approach considers the connections between mind, body, lived experience, and individual needs. We welcome professionals who value thoughtful, personalized care over one-size-fits-all solutions.
Different perspectives. Shared purpose. - Good ideas don’t come from just one person or one discipline. Our multidisciplinary approach brings different perspectives to the work of supporting mental wellness. We’re looking for teammates who value collaboration, share insights generously, and stay open to learning from others.
Your authentic self belongs here - Your background, culture, experiences, and perspective shape what you bring to a team. We welcome that individuality. Compassion and inclusivity are central to our approach, and we seek people who extend those values to clients and colleagues alike.
A chance to help shape what comes next - We’re interested in more than what you’ve already accomplished. We want to hear what you’re curious about, what you hope to contribute, and how you would like to grow. Bring your questions and ideas—and help us continue improving the way care is experienced.
The People Behind the Care Matter, Too
Mental health work is deeply meaningful. It can also be demanding.
We believe a people-first approach should include the people providing and supporting care. That means recognizing the importance of respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and honest conversations about what helps people do their best work.
Our vision for the employee experience is simple: a place where contributions matter, questions are welcome, and colleagues treat one another with the same humanity they bring to their work.
Purpose matters. So does the experience of showing up to work each day.
We believe a people-first approach should include the people providing and supporting care. That means recognizing the importance of respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and honest conversations about what helps people do their best work.
Our vision for the employee experience is simple: a place where contributions matter, questions are welcome, and colleagues treat one another with the same humanity they bring to their work.
Purpose matters. So does the experience of showing up to work each day.
Don’t Meet Every Qualification?
You don’t need a perfect match to start a conversation.
Careers don’t always follow a straight line. Your experience may come from a different setting, a nontraditional path, or skills that don’t fit neatly into a job description.
If a role excites you and you meet its required licensure, credentials, and other essential qualifications, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every preferred qualification.
Tell us what you bring, what you’re learning, and why this work matters to you. We’re interested in the person behind the résumé.
You don’t need a perfect match to start a conversation.
Careers don’t always follow a straight line. Your experience may come from a different setting, a nontraditional path, or skills that don’t fit neatly into a job description.
If a role excites you and you meet its required licensure, credentials, and other essential qualifications, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every preferred qualification.
Tell us what you bring, what you’re learning, and why this work matters to you. We’re interested in the person behind the résumé.
What Connects Us
We’re looking for people who bring:
- Compassion: Seeing the person first and responding with empathy.
- Collaboration: Working together with respect, openness, and shared responsibility.
- Curiosity: Asking questions and staying willing to learn.
- Inclusivity: Valuing different identities, experiences, and perspectives.
- Integrity: Bringing honesty, accountability, and care to everyday decisions.
- Purpose: Finding meaning in the difference we can make, one interaction at a time.
Your Next Chapter Starts With a Conversation
You bring a unique combination of experience, perspective, and possibility. We’d love to learn how it could contribute to Avighna Holistic Care.
Explore our opportunities and take the next step toward work that connects your skills with your purpose.
Explore our opportunities and take the next step toward work that connects your skills with your purpose.
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