Robertson County School Based Therapist (10 Month Role)

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in counseling/therapy or closely related field with two (2) or more years of work experience in the field. Licensed (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) or Licensure Eligible (MA,MS,MSW). Parents/Caregivers or family members of a child with SED is preferred, but not required. Non-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems also strongly preferred.

• 10-month contract

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of the developmental, mental, emotional, relational, and social needs of children.
• Knowledge of and experience working with children who have mental health and/or behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge and experience with child and adolescent development, including trauma informed care, child-serving systems.
• Experience in developing strength-based treatment and/or behavior plans and in skill building with families.
• Proven commitment to system of care principles and to working effectively as a part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, written, communication and problem-solving/creative thinking skills.
• Excellent collaboration, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to provide services in-home or in community settings.

Duties & Responsibilities/Principal Activities:

• Provide individual or family outpatient therapy as determined by family and identified need.
• Provide therapeutic care coordination services.
• Complete Strengths-Based Assessments and Individual Service Plan with the family and child/youth.
• Document assessments, intakes, treatment plans as per policy in agency EHR.
• Provide Community-Based Comprehensive Child and Family Treatment (CCFT) Services.
• Collaborate as needed with other resources within TNV and community.
• Complete transition and discharge plan and summary.
• Provide necessary treatment summaries and documentation as requested.
• Ensure treatment services conform to CARF standards applicable.
• Other duties and/or tasks as assigned.