The FSS "Licensed" Therapist provides direct clinical services to assigned cases at school placement in accordance with the client's treatment plan. Responsibilities include providing assessment and individual/group/family counseling services to both youth and families, crisis intervention, and training to school personnel. Additionally, the therapist also serves in the role of a case manager and is responsible for the coordination of information to the interdisciplinary team.

• Documents therapeutic interactions in the client's chart.
• Actively participates in client's treatment plans.
• Coordinates care between psychiatrist, and other disciplines.
• Charting is accurate and legible in specific terms.
• Assists in discharge planning in accordance with treatment team and client status.
• Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Demonstrates appropriate responsibility in collecting and reporting client data in accordance with the policy and procedures.
• Functions as an individual/group/family Psychotherapist by conducting regular therapy session for the client.
• Assists in the development of therapeutic programs.
• Coordinates and provides consultation to team members on client's mental health issues to ensure team approach is implemented.
• Records all pertinent therapeutic data in client progress notes in a timely manner.
• Attends all treatment team meetings and treatment plan updates with supporting documentation as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains contact with relevant community and school personnel to provide accurate monitoring of services.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records of client's treatment plans and progress notes.
• Ability to develop clinical rationale and direction of treatment within supervision and displays understanding in practice.

Requirements

• Masters degree required from an accredited university in Social Work or Counseling
• LCSW, LMHC, LMFT - licensure must be in good standing.
• 3 years of experience working with youth in a therapeutic setting.

Salary: $46,000 - $53,000 depending upon education and experience