School Based Outpatient Therapist
Company: Coastal Horizons Center
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
At Coastal Horizons , our mission is to provide a continuum of
professional services to promote healthier lives, stronger
families, and safer communities. We are currently seeking a
motivated and passionate School Based Therapist to join our dynamic
team. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we
invite you to explore the exciting positions available with us. JOB
TITLE: School Based Therapist LOCATION: Wilmington, NC REQUIRED
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an
accredited program with a Master?s degree in a human services or
related field and two years of progressive substance abuse and/or
mental health counseling experience, or an equivalent combination
of education and experience. Possession of North Carolina licensure
as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist,
Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed
Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed
Marriage and Family Therapist SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provides a full
range of substance use and mental health disorder therapeutic
services for children, adolescents and their families. Primary
duties include counseling children, adolescents and their families
? with much of this taking place at various school sites. Performs
regular therapist functions during school vacations and summer
months. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: Evaluates the client's situation and
their ability to deal with their problem; conducts an in-depth
clinical interview (comprehensive clinical assessment) to determine
psycho-social history, formulates assessment and treatment
plan/person-centered plan; provides ongoing monitoring, assessment
and update of the treatment plan and crisis plan(as needed).
Updates comprehensive clinical assessment as needed or once every
12 months to ensure continued service delivery can be rendered.
Provide individual psychotherapy sessions and various groups in the
school setting. Maintains regular contact with the parent/guardian
of each client. Provides individual, group and family counseling
and activities adapted or specifically designed for persons with
co-occurring disorders, mental illness, and substance
abuse/dependence. The caseload includes children and adolescents in
need of SUD/MH treatment. The counseling is best characterized as
individual, group and family, utilizing current practice methods
for substance use disorder and/or mental health disorder treatment,
and is individualized. Engages client families for the completion
of all required intake documentation for service initiation and
delivery. Connects with school based referral sources, and
communicates with Behavioral Specialists and other members of
child?s treatment team. Assesses and assists in de-escalation of
crisis situations: completes school referred threat assessments to
assess for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and child?s level
of safety while coordinating services with the family and school to
ensure best outcomes for clients served. Provides case management
and community support to arrange, link or integrate multiple
services as well as assessment and reassessment of the client?s
need for services. Informs the client about benefits, community
resources, and services; arranges for clients to receive services;
and coordinates care with other service providers within the
treatment team including: psychiatric provider, Intensive In Home,
Family Preservation, and Child First services. Client may be linked
to outside services or higher level of care services as needed.
Works with emergency referrals, conducts community educational
workshops, provides professional services to referrals from the
judicial system and statewide institutions. Subject to inside
environmental conditions and exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists,
gasses or poor ventilation and subject to work in close quarters.
Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by
the OSHA rules and regulations on blood borne pathogens. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Considerable knowledge of the practical application of
different therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis
intervention, and family therapy. Considerable knowledge of
community resources. Knowledge of the psycho-social, socioeconomic
and behavioral problems and their treatment. Knowledge of laws,
regulations, and policies which govern the program. Knowledge of
medical terminology, disease processes and psycho-pharmacy. Skill
in establishing rapport with a client and/or family and applying
techniques of assessing psycho-social, behavioral, and
psychological aspects of the client. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with co-workers,
supervisors, and members of civic, medical, social, and religious
organizations. Ability to formulate treatment goals and to record
concisely required documentation. Must be able to physically
perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching,
and walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing
repetitive motions. Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting
up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of
force constantly or frequently to move objects. Must possess the
visual acuity to perform extensive reading. SALARY & BENEFITS:
Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive medical,
dental, and vision insurance Educational loan repayment programs &
Career growth Retirement savings plan/401K Paid time off programs,
rollover hours, 14 paid holidays Employee engagement activities,
resource groups, and diversity events HOW TO APPLY: Interested
candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our
Careers Page . If you require an accommodation during the
application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org
. We look forward to reviewing your application! EEO STATEMENT
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation,
gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age,
disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and
are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our
associates.
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