What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therpaist-School Based - Goldendale position at Educational Service District 112 - WA?
See what it is like to work with our team:
https://youtu.be/vLxuj_TQHQE
Salary:
Below are the full salary ranges, which will be determined by experience and licenses held:
-
Mental Health Therapist I:$55,967.94 - $68,079.93annually / $34.98 - $42.55 hourly
-
Mental Health Therapist II: $60,991.94 - $74,207.93 annually / $38.12 - $46.38 hourly
- Work with students and their guardians in the development of an individual support plan which is strength based, measurable, and assists students in meeting their goals.
- Provide individual, family and group counseling, provide care coordination services as indicated for students in accordance with the individual support plan and evaluation recommendations.
- Work in an environment with students with mental health challenges including but not limited to self-injurious behaviors.
- Actively participate as a member of multidisciplinary team including but not limited to guardians and other natural supports, IEP teams, school and district staff, community treatment team members, and other teaM members as indicated.
- Assess for need and submit referrals as clinically indicated for students on caseload.
- Administer and assess evidence-based measurement tools to track student improvement, success and readiness for service conclusion.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Support and implement ESD 112 agency policies and procedures.
- Provide consultation, education and training for staff as directed by the program director or supervisor.
Other Functions:
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for students.
- Participate in staff and team meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices in the mental health field.
- Support extracurricular activities.
- Other duties as assigned, which may include:
- Teach group lessons on social skills and conflict resolution.
- Coordinate and manage student 504 plans.
- Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
- Experience working with social/emotional at-risk youth.
- Experience with social/emotional support or therapy.
- Hold or ability to obtain a unrestricted Washington license (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW).
- Experience and understanding of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), including multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
- Experience working in a school setting.
- Experience working with Special Education students and/or programs.
- Familiar with Washington mental health agencies and resources.
- Bilingual.
- Travel throughout ESD 112 region.
- Variety of settings including students' homes, office and school environment.
- Extended or flexible hours as necessary.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the WA state patrol and FBI.
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $35 - $43
