Mental Health Therapist I-II
Company: Point Quest Pediatric Therapies
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Point Quest is hiring a Mental Health Therapist - School Based
*Potential Placement Bonus* Mental Health Therapist
Responsibilities: Counseling Services : Provide individual, group,
and/or parent counseling as outlined in each student's IEP. Student
Referrals : Create and manage referral assessments for
Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS). Collaboration
and consultation : Collaborate with school staff to interpret
assessment results and develop appropriate interventions. Work
closely with teachers, school administrators/directors, and other
school personnel to address students' needs and provide insights on
mental health issues. Provide consultation and training to school
staff and other therapists on mental health topics and effective
strategies for supporting students. Therapeutic Support : Offer
behavioral support and crisis counseling as needed. Record Keeping
and Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records of
student interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes on the
platform provided by the company. Prepare reports and documentation
for school administration and external agencies as required.
Confidentiality : Ensure client information is kept confidential
and obtain necessary permissions for information sharing.
Supervision : Participate in weekly supervision/consultation
meetings with other therapists. Continuing Education : Complete all
Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) mandated continuing education
and renew licenses as required. Mental Health Therapist
Qualifications: Education : Master's degree in Counseling or
related field (Clinical Psychology, Social Work, etc.).
Licensure/Credentials : Active AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW
license with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Cleared PPS
credential with CTC. Clearances : DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background &
Tuberculosis Clearance. Training : Pro-Act, CPI intervention
training, and CPR certification. Skills : Proficient in standard
software applications and strong communication skills. Mental
Health Therapist Physical Requirements: Work Environment :
Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes. Physical Activity :
Frequent reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and
lifting up to 50 lbs. Sensory Requirements : Normal vision and
hearing, with or without correction. This job description reflects
essential job functions for the Mental Health Therapist I-II role.
It is not intended to prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be
assigned. PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all
qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion,
national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by
law.
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