School-Based Therapist/Social Worker – Field-Based

Position Overview

New Vision Health & Wellness is seeking compassionate, dependable, and licensed behavioral health professionals to provide school-based therapy services to children and adolescents throughout the Greater Cleveland area.

This is a field-based independent contractor opportunity providing behavioral health services directly within assigned schools.

The ideal candidate has experience working with children and adolescents, strong clinical documentation skills, and a commitment to helping students improve their emotional, behavioral, and social well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual behavioral health therapy to students in assigned schools.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions addressing emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
• Implement individualized treatment plans and monitor progress toward established goals.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical progress notes.
• Participate in treatment plan reviews and updates.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, guardians, case managers, and clinical supervisors.
• Identify changes in student needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with Medicaid, HIPAA, accreditation, and organizational documentation requirements.
• Coordinate services with other members of the student's treatment team.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in school environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active Ohio professional license in one of the following disciplines:
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in school-based environments.
• Reliable transportation to assigned school locations.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to complete required background checks and credentialing requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Medicaid provider credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous school-based therapy experience.
• Experience working with students experiencing behavioral, emotional, developmental, or mental health challenges.
• Familiarity with Ohio Medicaid behavioral health documentation requirements.
• Experience providing trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Experience collaborating with school personnel and multidisciplinary teams.

Compensation & Scheduling

• 1099 Independent Contractor
• $40–$55 per billable hour
• Compensation based on licensure and experience.
• Flexible scheduling based on school availability and assigned student caseload.
• Services provided primarily during school hours.
• Opportunity to build and maintain a consistent student caseload.

About New Vision Health & Wellness

New Vision Health & Wellness is a behavioral health organization serving children, adolescents, and adults throughout Northeast Ohio.

Our mission is to provide accessible, compassionate, and individualized behavioral health services that promote emotional wellness, stability, and improved quality of life.

We are committed to supporting students and families by bringing essential behavioral health services directly into the communities and schools where they are needed.

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road