School-Based Mental Health Therapist

 

The current position would best suit a licensed Mental Health Therapist, a therapist with 1-2 years of experience, or a clinical trainee seeking supervision hours toward licensure. The therapist will primarily be tasked with completing diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, and conducting individual therapy and group therapy sessions with school-aged children or adolescents at a school located in the metro area.

 

·         Complete diagnostic assessments (DAs)

·         Develop and implement treatment plans based on DA and clinical experience 

·         Conduct individual and group therapy sessions

·         Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment

·         Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy

·         Assess clients' mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with staff

·         Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis

·         Conduct initial family assessments and refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or specialists as necessary

 

 

·         Master's degree in psychology or social work

·         Licensed mental health or post-master clinical trainee

·         Work collaboratively with other providers

·         Document progress notes within the prescribed timeframe

·         Formulate a treatment plan with the client and their family

·         Attend weekly team supervision

·         Participate in weekly group supervision 

·          Possess superb organizational skills

·         Ability to guide, direct, or influence others

·         Possess excellent written and oral communication skill

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families

 

 

 

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

 

·         Dental Insurance

·         Life insurance

·         Professional development assistance

·         Vision insurance

 

 

·         8-hour shift

·         Monday to Friday

·         Ability to commute to schools or clinic

 

Master's (Required)