Job Description:

About This Role

As a School Based Therapist, you will work under the supervision of a licensed therapist to provide essential mental health services to individuals, families, and couples. This role allows you to develop your professional skills while making a meaningful impact on clients’ well-being. You will conduct assessments, provide therapeutic interventions, and support clients in achieving their mental health goals using evidence-based practices.

This position is perfect for early-career professionals seeking supervision, growth, and experience in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

Why Franklin?

Franklin, Indiana, blends small-town warmth with modern amenities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play. Located just 20 miles south of Indianapolis, this charming city offers a vibrant community and plenty to explore:

Rich History: Walk through Franklin’s historic downtown with its beautifully preserved architecture, or visit the Johnson County Museum of History to connect with the area’s past.Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy a relaxing day at Province Park, take a bike ride on the Franklin Greenway Trail, or fish and picnic at Blue Heron Park.Unique Local Experiences: Catch a movie at the Artcraft Theatre, a lovingly restored 1920s cinema, or browse the eclectic shops and boutiques downtown.Community Spirit: Celebrate at Franklin’s signature events like the Fall Festival, Hops on the Hill, and the Franklin Farmers Market.Dining: Savor local flavors at cozy diners, farm-to-table restaurants & much more.

With affordable housing, excellent schools, and a tight-knit community, Franklin is more than a place to call home—it’s a place to truly belong.

Location and Hours

Based in Franklin Indiana, this position serves clients in various locations within the region. Hours are flexible, typically Monday–Friday during the day, with occasional evening responsibilities to meet client needs.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Direct Client Care:Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based interventions under supervision.Conduct comprehensive assessments and document diagnoses based on findings.Develop and update individualized treatment plans in alignment with client goals and regulatory standards.Collaboration:Work with internal teams, community partners, and referral sources to ensure clients receive holistic and timely care.Participate in treatment planning and clinical staffing meetings.Documentation & Compliance:Document all services provided, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agency standards and timelines.Address and correct documentation deficiencies as needed.Crisis Intervention:Provide crisis intervention services, including emergency support, when required.Professional Development:Complete all required training and maintain compliance with state and agency regulations.Support clinical trainees and facilitate learning opportunities as experience allows.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure:Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.Active provisional license (LCSW-A, LMHC-A, or LMFT-A) required.Skills & Competencies:Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities.Strong organizational and documentation skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.Preferred Experience:Experience providing therapy or case management in a behavioral health setting.Familiarity with trauma-informed care and co-occurring disorders.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Adult & Child Health, we provide:

A supportive environment for obtaining full licensure.Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.Opportunities to make a lasting difference in the lives of clients.A collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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.

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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

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