Senior Mental Health Therapist

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• Senior Mental Health Therapist Reports to : Clinical Team Lead Department : The Pines Compensation : $82,000 - $113,500 depending on years of experience and licensure Shrub Oak International School ( www.shruboak.org ) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions.
• Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment.
• We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education.
• The Pines at Shrub Oak is a 24-bed, coeducational, interim residential placement for students on the autism spectrum who may need significant psychiatric support and stabilization before transitioning to a less restrictive environment.

Students at the Pines receive psychiatric services in addition to the academic and life skills instruction in a safe, supportive environment with a 2 :

Essential Functions :

Conducts comprehensive assessments and reassessments of a student's behavioral and emotional needs within the approved parameters of their expertise Provides crisis management and / or classroom push in / pull out support as necessary Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches, including milieu approaches, that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support the comprehensive treatment of students in The Pines Engages students and families in treatment planning to set achievable and measurable goals and supports the identification and execution of interventions designed to support the attainment of those goals Completes accurate and timely clinical documentation around treatment planning, progress noting, IEP, and others as required Develops and implements behavior support plans (BIP, ISP, others) and trains staff in support of the plan to improve behavioral outcomes for our students Collaborates with students, families, and external providers to support transition and future planning Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required Please note :

Requirements :

Exceptional written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks Exceptional verbal communication skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to understand, problem solve, and make sound determinations / decisions in situations with complex facts and data  Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and executing de-escalation techniques Ability and willingness to learn new skills Ability to display grit and resilience and maintain composure Ability to effectively and proactively interact with a wide variety of individuals in a manner that values diversity, and positively portrays our programs, personnel, and philosophies  Ability to multitask and make sound and appropriate decisions under pressure, where situations / circumstances are continually evolving  Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature Computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other software Ability to get TCIS trained and complete / maintain all required trainings Benefits :

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EEO Statement :

Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job.

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