What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Therapist position at Westbrook Health Services, Inc?
Pay is based on licensure level and experience
Summary: The Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH) therapist is responsible for the provision of individual, group, and family psychotherapy. The therapist will manage a case load from the schools, the office, and other juvenile referral sources. Therapist will serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and on the leadership team.
Education and/or Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related Behavioral Health Discipline; has license in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology and is working toward independent licensure.
- Prior computer/PC experience using electronic medical records is preferred, but not required.
- Must be able to pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background check.
- Pay is based on licensure level and experience
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, short and long term disability, critical illness, accident
- Pet insurance coverage options
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid training
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Conducts individual, group and family psychotherapy in a manner consistent with ethical practices and within the skill level of the practitioner.
- Maintains a service delivery level consistent with Westbrook expectations and standards.
- Performs documentation activities in a timely and accurate fashion adhering to State and Local Licensing laws well as policy requirements in regard to the format of documentation.
- Provides Case Management activities consistent with the role of primary therapist.
- Provides Crisis Intervention, assessing client and providing therapeutic interventions, making appropriate referral for service.
- Conducts standard intake evaluation following agency outlines, recommending therapeutic treatment.
- Performs stand-in supervision duties in the absence of the program supervisor
- Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations
- Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.
