School Therapist

Brief Description

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.
  
  

Requirements

Qualification Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals in order to convey and received information effectively.
• Must work well in a team environment
• Work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative ethical respectful and effective manner.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
  
  

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility and ability to sit for long periods of time use a standard computer keyboard, calculator and telephone. Ability to bend reach and lift up to 10 pounds are required in this position.

Summary

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.