31N School Based Mental Health Clinician Bachelors Level $50,644-$65,838 Masters Level$57,925-$75,302

Description

Job Summary and Scope

The 31n School Based Behavioral Health Services (SBBHS) Program ensures the development, planning, implementation, and monitoring of high-quality prevention, educational and therapeutic services for general education students experiencing mild to moderate emotional disturbances affecting their educational experience. The school based Behavioral Health Specialist meets with students, families, and school staff to provide education, prevention, assessment, consultation, and treatment for students to achieve socioemotional and academic progress. The Mental Health Clinician provides best practice behavioral health interventions individually and with family member, in accordance with their scope of practice.

CWN recognizes all person’s vulnerabilities to trauma, and traumatic experiences and that impact on daily living. It is our practice to use practice models suitable to our job that are evidence based or sound practices that support our daily functions, models of treatment, and strength-based initiatives and outcomes. As a member of the CWN team staff will provide support throughout the agency, develop leadership skills, complete their tasks with efficiency and effectiveness and accept that all practices adhere to a recovery-based practice, providing the supports and guidance to empower, and promote recovery in clients and peers. CWN strives for collaborative relationships within the community, working with others in a professional, respectful, and positive manner that enhances a culture of creativity and support.

Position Specific - Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific: there are two levels of practice. Fully licensed Master Level staff provide therapeutic, evidence-based practices of treatment specific to the students need, based on a thorough psycho-social assessment. Bachelor Level Social Workers in a Master’s Social Work program practice within their scope of practice providing support, evidence-based interventions in prevention and intervention under the direct supervision of a master level social worker, fully licensed. Brief interventions for emotional support and regulation

Master Level Clinician with Limited or full licensure or limited license in field of practice.

· Current Master Social Work student, with a current LBSW.

· Provide psychoeducation services to aid students and parent/caregivers in understanding student diagnosis, behavioral health needs, and support services offered.

Job duties for both Master and Bachelor level Social Workers:

· Assure correct development and implementation of treatment and prevention plans using best practice models.

· Will provide direct mental health and support services to students.

· Administer behavioral health screening tool.

· Clinical documentation in the electronic record includes amount, scope and duration of services provided per the treatment plan.

· Follows agency policy, DCH, CARF, and Medicaid criteria for clinical documentation for all aspects of the medical record including, but not limited to, intake assessments, person-centered plans, person-centered plan reviews, releases of information, progress/activity notes, annual psycho-social assessments, and discharge summaries.

· Ensures excellent teamwork in all aspects of service implementation through regular meetings and consultation with student, teachers, and families.

· Coordinates and facilitates meetings with families and school staff as requested.

• Works collaboratively with all staff and contracted providers.
• Efficiently and effectively communicates information about treatment interventions updating other team members, school staff and families to assure consistency and success for the student.
• Consults with direct supervisor about any concerns or issues that impact students and/or families care or compliance with regulations within CWN or assigned school district.
• Initial and ongoing training, take part in program monitoring and appraisal, reporting and resolving complaints and problems.
• Participate in monthly supervision individually and/or assigned group supervision with other teams.
• Follow all general agency policy and procedures.
• Works collaboratively with community service providers and other community agencies.
• Participates in local collaborative efforts on behalf of the Agency, School and clients as assigned.
• Recommends interventions and/or modifications to a comprehensive person-centered plan assuring they guided by the child and driven by the family system.
• Assure referrals to community providers and inpatient services are made appropriately, that all health care and community resources are provided according to client need.
• Document on time all clinical documentation within the EMR accurately represents the services directed/provided.
• Attentive to use of time, scheduling with students and families, assuring coverage by the team at times schools are open/or in need of added supports.
• Promotes recovery and empowers students and families in their ability to make positive life choices while promoting good mental and physical health.
• Provide individual (according to scope of practice) or small-group counseling to named students in areas such as coping skills, self-esteem, self-regulation, bullying and interpersonal relationships, and other social conflicts.
• Work with classroom teachers and other professional on the development of class-wide interventions, individual interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior interventions plans.
• Ensures compliance, within the program, with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Participates in data management and reporting.
• Meet regularly with school-based teams to discuss student strengths.

· Maintain exact records, documenting all interactions.

· Up to date training and understanding of current best practices, research and trends regarding.

skill development, ACES, trauma, and behavior.

· Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.

· Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

· Understand and work collaboratively with policies and procedures of the school district.

· Collaborate with school staff and community partners to organize and systematically deliver.

Ap required/needed mental health consultations, services, and referrals.

· Aid school personnel as possible with crisis intervention.

· Brief interventions for emotional support and regulation.

· Obtaining and integrating information about a student’s behavior and supports necessary for success in school and life.

Essential Functions

· Staff must have computer typing, grammar, punctuation, proofreading, transcription, phone proficiencies and excellent communication and customer relations skills to effectively interact with staff, customers, business partners and community stakeholders.

· The employee must exercise independent decision-making and work effectively in a team-based environment.

· Assures the use of best practice models of therapeutic and prevention interventions designed to stabilize, improve functioning, increase education, and help students and families in achieving socioemotional and academic success.

· Develops, implements, and facilitates group sessions using best practice models designed to build socioemotional and academic success and recovery process of students and families served.

· Able to complete and supervise those screenings, assessments and documentation supported by medical necessity and deciding the appropriate level of care up to and including voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalization.

· Completes all tasks and assignments assigned by the Systems Dev. Director.

· Participates in meetings and trainings as requested to support or improve ability, enhance competencies and train to functions/process and activities within the school system.

· Accept feedback in a professional manner.

· Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.

· Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.

· Maintains and compiles information and data to produce and report on program outcomes.

· Follows all policies and procedures of the agency.

· Understands and follows all relevant school procedures and processes.

Additional Essential Function for Bachelor Level Social Work:

· Must hold a current LBSW.

· Must enroll or plan to enroll in a program to become a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) OR a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) within 24 months of their date of hire.

Organizational Wide – Duties and Responsibilities:

· Customer Services: Serves clients in manner this is consistent with CWN customer services expectations. Continuous treatment of clients following IPOS, MH Code, and with dignity and respect. Presents a professional image to clients in appearance and work habits and works within boundaries of CWN ethical standard in the Compliance Plan, and standards associated with position responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality per CWN policies and procedures and HIPPA guidelines.

· Teamwork: Works collectively to enhance team performance. Promotes discussions that share knowledge and experiences and promotes positive team solutions on team conflicts and performance issues. Aids co-workers to contribute to overall success of the team and agency.

· Problem Solving and Decision Making: Independently finds and solves problems with a level of supervisory direction. Applies sound critical thinking skills. Decisions reflect the best interest of the organization. Accepting responsibility for decisions and resulting consequences.

· Communication: Communicates (oral and written) professionally, respectfully, and positively with clients, coworkers, community members.

· Productivity and Quality: Meet expectations set by agency relative to productivity (volume of work, accuracy and timeliness of its completion) and quality as defined by the position.

· Computer Systems: All employees must understand computer operation to be able to navigate in and out of software to effectively learn and use the Agency’s electronics systems and various software programs.

· Mandatory Trainings and License Requirements: meet and assure all licensing requirements are met and annual and assigned training responsibilities are met.

· Guidance/Work Direction Received: Follow supervisory process in requesting information and direction and follow established policies, procedures, or practices in performing most duties and assignments, but discretion is often needed in selecting proper courses of action.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills, and Conditions

Knowledge, Education and Training (licenses, programs, or certificates):

Master Level Social Workers with full licensure from the State of Michigan, or licensed Master Level Clinicians in other related field of practice applicable to the treatment of behavioral health and SUD preferred, and a combination of education and experience which results in the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions of the job. Full licensure by the State of Michigan within their profession is preferred, Limited Licensure can be considered

• Must have a Mental Health Professional (MHP) designation as defined by Michigan Department of Community Health, (Examples of MHP include Physician, Psychologist, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor) or can qualify as MHP with appropriate supervision within a year of employment in this position.

• Will have or develop a plan to obtain their Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification.

• Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience which results in the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job requirements.

• Knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery based practices, 2) person centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals and 3) family supported approaches and treatment and 4) a trauma informed culture of safety to aid clients in their recovery process.

Experience: A minimum of two years of progressively more responsible or expansive experience in mental health related field (specifically children and families) required. Lived experiences with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders valued.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Regularly requires high level of basic interpersonal and communication skills such as, resolving disagreements, disputes, or conflicts; leading training and educational sessions, making presentations, and applying formal counseling skills.

Guidance/Work Direction Received: Clear majority of job duties are performed in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures and instruction, the incumbent uses some discretion in applying policies and procedures prescribed by management.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility: None

Visual Concentration: Requires an average level of visual concentration on a regular basis

Job Complexity: Requires planning, solving problems, analyzing situations, making decisions, crisis management or thinking creatively. There can be a high level of complexity involved

Job Impact:

• Can impact measures of financial activity or results, but to a moderate degree. Such impact would not be viewed as causing significant financial harm to the Agency or as providing significant opportunities for enhancing the financial position of the Agency.

• Errors in judgment may have a significant impact upon the well-being or legal rights of others.

Working Conditions:

• No unusual physical exertion is involved.

• Required to travel to multiple locations in the community.

• Work is carried out in an agreeable environment, as generally represented by normal school office conditions.

• The tasks performed on the job produces exposure to injuries such as minor burns, cuts, abrasions, or falls. Additionally, there could be exposure to illness/disease however training and policies provide management of self and environment in these situations. Credit is also given for contact with hostile or dangerous persons in a relatively controlled environment.

Specific Requirements:

• Must have a valid Michigan’s driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Must be available to work a fully flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.

Salary : $50,644 - $65,838