School Therapist, 2026-2027 School Year

School Therapist, 2026-2027 School Year

Grand Isle Supervisory Union

Alburgh Community Ed Center - Alburgh, Vermont

Job Details

Job ID:5724796

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Aug 21, 2026

Job Description

The Alburgh Community Education Center is currently seeking a 1.0 FTE School Therapist to join our team. Alburgh is located in the Champlain Islands region of Vermont and is part of the greater Burlington area. We operate a PreK-8 school consisting of approximately 200 students. Our high school students have choice and receive a voucher to attend an independent or public middle or high school which best meets the student's needs.

We are looking for an experienced, mission-aligned clinician to provide clinical services to a small group of students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. The selected candidate will also provide coaching, training, and education to the school community with the intention of creating a more trauma-attuned community.This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement; paid time off; and professional development opportunities.

Salary: starting at $50,000

Clinical & Mental Health Responsibilities:

Provide individual and group counseling to students with social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs

Conduct risk assessments (including suicide and threat assessments) and coordinate appropriate responses

Support students in developing coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience

Assist with crisis intervention and post-crisis planning

Psychological Assessment & Evaluation:

Interpret assessment data and provide clear, actionable recommendations

Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as a clinical expert

Utilize multiple data sources (observations, assessments, behavioral data) to inform decisions

Consultation & Collaboration:

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to support student success

Assist in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans

Communicate regularly with families to strengthen home-school partnerships

Coordinate with outside providers and community agencies

System Level & Preventative Work:

Support school-wide PBIS and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives

Assist in implementing restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches

Use data (e.g., SWIS, attendance, behavioral trends) to guide interventions

Help ensure every student is connected to a trusted adult through relationship mapping

Compliance & Documentation:

Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with FERPA, IDEA, and state regulations

Document services, progress monitoring, and communication

Professional Development Responsibilities:

Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.

Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school initiatives

Maintain licensure and adhere to ethical standards

Contribute positively to a collaborative, student-centered school culture

Consults with school administrators, teachers, and staff (including clinicians) on mental health and trauma-attuned modalities (TAM) in their school community.

Provide coaching and training to school administrators, teachers, and staff on mental health issues, and protocols.

Provide coaching and training on mental health issues to caregivers, guardians, and parents.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.

Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with the governing board.

Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.

Collects the necessary data: grades, discipline, attendance, to ensure all metric goals are met

Participates in completing clinicians' performance evaluations

Demonstrates the ability to develop action plans when data falls below ESS standards

Prepares relevant data in preparation for coordinator meetings

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Current state licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, Pre Clinical Psychology, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or equivalent

Experience working with children and adolescents

Strong background in counseling, assessment, and consultation

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Worked in or has experience collaborating with school districts preferred.

Effective problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience working with students and families, plus community mental health and social service agencies.

Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.

Working Conditions

School-based environment serving students in grades PreK-8

May include crisis response and high-needs situations

Collaboration across classrooms and support teams

Position Type:Full-time