School Based Behavioral Health (BHT)
Phoenix, NM - USA
Job Summary
School-Based Life Skills Specialist
At Zarephath we believe every child deserves a support system that follows them into the classroom and beyond. We are looking for a School Success Specialist in the Phoenix Areato bridge the gap between behavioral health and academic achievement. If you are passionate about helping students navigate social emotional and behavioral challenges where they spend most of their day this is your mission.
The Zarephath Vision
Our goal is to help families achieve optimal well-being through services that are meaningful safe and fun. As a School-Based Specialist you arent just a provideryou are a mentor and a strategist helping kids find harmony and success at home in school and in the community.
Your School-Based Mission
You will be the on-the-ground support for school-aged youth helping them hit their goals through:
Perfect for those who love the rhythm of the school year:
Education/Experience: Masters Degree (Psychology Social Work Counseling) OR a Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience in youth behavioral health.
License: Licensed or Associate Licensed preferred (but we help you get there!).
Clinical Knowledge: 1 year experience in counseling/assessments; familiarity with CBT trauma-focused care and Arizonas 12 Principles.
Mobility: Must be 21 with a valid Drivers License and personal vehicle to transport clients.
Clearances: Fingerprint Clearance Card CPR/First Aid certification.
Physical Readiness: Ability to work in indoor/outdoor environments and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Compensation & Rewards
We believe in rewarding the hard work that goes into changing lives.
At Zarephath we believe every child deserves a support system that follows them into the classroom and beyond. We are looking for a School Success Specialist in the Phoenix Areato bridge the gap between behavioral health and academic achievement. If you are passionate about helping students navigate social emotional and behavioral challenges where they spend most of their day this is your mission.
The Zarephath Vision
Our goal is to help families achieve optimal well-being through services that are meaningful safe and fun. As a School-Based Specialist you arent just a provideryou are a mentor and a strategist helping kids find harmony and success at home in school and in the community.
Your School-Based Mission
You will be the on-the-ground support for school-aged youth helping them hit their goals through:
- Direct Impact: Providing weekly life skills training and counseling sessions tailored to each students unique needs.
- Skill Building: Facilitating therapeutic and social activities that help kids build confidence and emotional resilience.
- Collaborative Care: Partnering with parents teachers and agencies (like DDD or Juvenile Probation) to create a unified front for the childs success.
- Clinical Growth: Working closely with our Clinical Director to develop treatment plans and participate in weekly supervision (Clinical hours toward independent licensure are available!).
Perfect for those who love the rhythm of the school year:
- Monday Friday: Hours vary based on school and client schedules.
- Year-Round Impact: While following the school calendar youll also lead the way during school breaks and summer programming to ensure our kids never lose their momentum.
Education/Experience: Masters Degree (Psychology Social Work Counseling) OR a Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience in youth behavioral health.
License: Licensed or Associate Licensed preferred (but we help you get there!).
Clinical Knowledge: 1 year experience in counseling/assessments; familiarity with CBT trauma-focused care and Arizonas 12 Principles.
Mobility: Must be 21 with a valid Drivers License and personal vehicle to transport clients.
Clearances: Fingerprint Clearance Card CPR/First Aid certification.
Physical Readiness: Ability to work in indoor/outdoor environments and lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
Compensation & Rewards
We believe in rewarding the hard work that goes into changing lives.
- Starting Salary: $42000 $47000 during your first 60 days.
- Performance-Based Growth: After probation youll move to a Base Salary Pay-Per-Unit model.
Unit-Based Pay Breakdown:
| Weekly Units | Additional Pay per Unit |
|---|---|
| 050 | Base Pay Only |
| 51100 | $7.50 per unit |
| 101125 | $7.75 per unit |
| 126150 | $8.00 per unit |
| 151 | $8.50 per unit |
Note: 1 unit 15 minutes of client service or care coordination.
100 units 25 hours of face-to-face service per week.
Required Experience:
Manager