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School-Based Mental Health Counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or Registered Intern) | Full-Time | High School IMPACT Team | Florida | Invo Healthcare
About the Opportunity
Invo Healthcare, in partnership with The Stepping Stones Group, supports schools in Florida, and we are looking for a dynamic, full-time Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (RMFTI) to join our team. Invo is the nation's leading provider of behavior, mental health and therapy services in schools, centers and communities.
Our IMPACT program model gives students with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) the integrated resources they need to significantly reduce problematic behavior while meaningfully improving school performance. You'll work at one high school, with a caseload of about 24 students and no driving required. Licensed clinicians and registered interns are both welcome to apply.
- Pay: Competitive pay
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, following the school-year calendar
- Setting: Onsite, 1 high school site, no driving required
- Caseload: About 24 students
- Equipment: A company email address and laptop provided by The Stepping Stones Group, and a school email address
- Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (late May)
- Employment type: W-2
- Location: Florida
What You'll Do
- Apply evidence-based mental health counseling methods and techniques
- Use the DSM and mental health counseling principles, procedures, and standards
- Provide individual and group counseling, and classroom support when appropriate, focused on emotional and behavioral goals that improve school functioning, with signed parental consent
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments to gather medical history and other important information
- Administer trauma-informed screening and assessment tools, such as the Beck Youth Inventory and the ACE Questionnaire
- Use therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Seeking Safety, in individual, family, and group settings
- Develop specific, individualized treatment plans with goals, objectives, and discharge criteria
- Support campus counselors and administrators with crisis risk assessments and de-escalation, and recommend community and family supports
- Use your knowledge of local community mental health resources and work with community providers to advocate for student and family needs
- Consult with parents and family members about student progress and concerns
- Complete classroom observations to monitor student progress and classroom management skills
- Work with the IMPACT program Behavior Analyst to provide behavioral supports and guidance to students and school staff, help carry out behavior treatment programs, and support restorative justice and conflict resolution skills in the classroom
- Work independently and keep a consistent schedule of services for the students on your caseload
- Complete clinical documentation according to company policy and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling or a related field
- Active Florida license or registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (RMFTI)
- Experience working in a school setting
- Experience working with children and adolescents, including those who have experienced trauma
- Ability to work independently and keep a consistent schedule
- Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
- Authorization to work in the United States
You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:
- Working with high school students who have experienced trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Managing a caseload of about 24 students
- Working independently while collaborating with school staff, families, and a behavior analyst
- Supporting restorative justice and conflict resolution in the classroom
- Working onsite and in person at one school site
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with trauma-informed care
- Experience with CBT, TF-CBT, and Seeking Safety
- Experience with crisis risk assessment and de-escalation
- Familiarity with local community mental health resources
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Experience working with adolescents and families
Related Experience We Value
Experience as a School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, School Counselor, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.
Why Candidates Choose This Role
- Full-time hours on a school-year schedule
- Work with a program built to support students who have experienced trauma
- One school site with no driving required
- A company laptop and email provided
- Work alongside the IMPACT program Behavior Analyst and school staff
- Follow a school calendar, with evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive pay
- Health and wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Successful school-based mental health counselors are compassionate, organized, and independent. They build trust with students and families quickly, use evidence-based approaches with care, keep a steady schedule, document clearly, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.
Who Is Invo Healthcare?
Invo Healthcare has been providing therapy services to children for 30 years in school-based contracts and clinics, with a mission of inspiring and nurturing growth for all learners. The Invo team is comprised of education and therapy leaders who have a keen understanding of how to meet the unique needs of school districts, children and families and help them succeed. Each of our employees are wholeheartedly committed to providing positive outcomes for children and helping them shine in their own way.
About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.
Invo is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all business activities (e.g., recruitment, hiring, assignment, conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, discipline and termination) without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local law.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your license or registration type and any school-based or trauma-informed experience when you apply. Selected candidates will complete a one-hour video interview with the program managers.