What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD SCHOOL BASED THERAPIST position at Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc.?
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Lead Therapist School Based
School Based Therapist Lead
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while collaborating with a supportive team? Are you searching for a full-time career working with children, adolescents, and families in a school setting?
Here at Chestnut Ridge, we treat everyone like family. As one of the largest providers of mental health treatment and support in Western PA, Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services Inc. (CRCSI) offers over twenty specific and specialized treatment programs and modalities to help over seven thousand individuals and their families.
CRCSI has been treating members of our community since our doors opened on December 2, 1968. We value promoting from within and provide opportunities for professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity to feed your passion while joining our highly respected organization. Grow your professional self while making an impact in children’s and adolescents’ lives.
Current School-Based Position Available:
Licensed Social Worker or License-Eligible LPC for Lead School-Based Outpatient Therapist – LSW or LAPC-eligible required 12 Month Position, anticipated start date February 10, 2025.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job is responsible for the typical school-based therapist duties and continues to act in the role of school-based therapist providing direct patient care for 60% of their time. The remaining 40% of time is spent providing supervision for assigned School Based employees, with responsibilities including providing the day to day support, resources, and oversight of School Based Outpatient (SB OP) Therapists.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all of the duties of the usual SB OP Therapist job description.
- Trains new SB OP Therapists in best practice model and provides ongoing education and on-site clinical support to SB OP Therapists and other members of the School Based team.
- Assists School Based Program Manager with performance evaluations of SB OP Therapists.
- Conducts progress note audits monthly for all SB OP Therapists and assist the SB Program Manager with end-of-year reports.
- Facilitates monthly SB OP Therapists group and individual therapy and productivity supervisions and maintains records of these.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Master’s degree in social work or counseling/psychology
- 2-5 years relevant experience with behavioral and/or mental health
- LSW/LCSW or LAPC-eligible/LPC
Preferred
1-3 years’ experience in school-based behavioral or mental health services
