Job Description:

School-Based Therapist (Indianapolis Public Schools)

📍 Indianapolis Public Schools
🏥 School-Based Services
🕒 Full-Time | Schedule aligned with school calendar

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families? Join our team as a School-Based Therapist, where you’ll provide critical mental health support directly within Indianapolis Public Schools.

In this role, you will deliver on-site counseling and behavioral health services during school hours, helping students overcome emotional and behavioral challenges so they can succeed both academically and personally. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while building strong relationships with students, families, and school staff.

Depending on licensure status, individuals hired into this role may hold the title of Therapist (licensed) or Qualified Behavioral Health Provider (QBHP / license-eligible).

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking:

• A structured, school-based schedule
• Meaningful work with youth and families
• A supportive path toward licensure and clinical growth

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
• HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility (eligibility requirements apply)
• Comprehensive benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance & more
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – healthcare & dependent care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage reimbursement for school and community-based work

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy services to students within a school setting
• Support students’ emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs to improve academic success
• Conduct intake screenings, comprehensive assessments, and clinical evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices
• Manage a caseload in alignment with clinical and supervisory expectations
• Respond to crisis situations and provide immediate intervention and support when needed
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, families, and community partners to coordinate care
• Participate in clinical staffing, treatment team meetings, and case consultations
• Serve as a liaison to ensure coordinated and holistic care for students and families
• Deliver prevention, intervention, and psychoeducational services as appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Support students and families through transitions of care, including discharge planning

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field required

AND meet one of the following pathways:

• ✅ License-Eligible Pathway (QBHP):
  • Eligible to pursue licensure in Indiana
  • Willing to complete supervised clinical hours and licensing requirements

OR

• ✅ Licensed Therapist Pathway:

  • Active LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent license in the state of Indiana
     

• Experience providing mental health, behavioral health, or school-based services preferred

• Experience with assessments, treatment planning, and interventions preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance
• Must meet credentialing and background screening requirements
• Ability to maintain licensure or licensure eligibility as required
• CPR/First Aid certification within required timeframe (if applicable)

Skills:

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to assess and diagnose behavioral health needs
• Experience or interest in working with children, adolescents, and families
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students and school staff
• Ability to work independently while remaining accountable to supervision
• Strong time management and documentation skills
• Ability to manage crisis situations effectively
• Cultural competence and commitment to equitable care
• Proficiency with electronic health records and technology

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background screening, including criminal history, abuse/neglect, and fingerprinting
• Completion of New Hire Orientation and required trainings
• Maintain all required credentials, certifications, and ongoing training compliance
• Ability to provide services during school operating hours

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform primarily sedentary work with occasional movement between school and community settings
• Frequent use of hands and arms for documentation and computer work
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds
• Ability to travel between school sites and community locations as needed
• Ability to respond appropriately during crisis situations





Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.