School Based Therapist

The Therapist School Based provides behavioral health and / or substance use treatment services within the school setting to students referred for services and with parental / guardian permission. Provide assessment / evaluation, diagnosis, counseling, and referral of students, as appropriate. Provide individual, family, and group therapies. Provide consultation and psycho-education, as requested by the school.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position working Monday-Friday, based on the school schedules. This position will serve 2 elementary schools in the Rolla School District as well as help provide support for schools in Dent County as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC

• Upon school referral and with parental / guardian consent, provide initial evaluation and assessment of student. Make recommendations for treatment and referral, as appropriate
• Develop individualized treatment plans, defining plan of services and interventions. Update treatment plans as appropriate
• Provide individual, family and / or group therapy according to student’s treatment needs. May also provide psycho-education as requested by the school
• Appropriately document all services provided, meeting all applicable documentation guidelines. Ensure all records will be maintained in a confidential manner, meeting all appropriate HIPAA and other confidentiality requirements
• Develop and maintain good working relationship with school personnel
• Interface with and coordinate services with school personnel as appropriate
• Provide consultation, as requested, to teachers, school counselors or other school personnel
• Provide education and outreach activities to school and community as appropriate
• Keep records of consumer contacts as specified by accounting and statistical needs of the organization. Also, maintaining records / logs for outcomes measures, as specified
• When working with college students; inform adult students of resources available (if applicable)
• Maintain productivity expectations, as established
• Facilitation of groups
• Track data for program evaluation, when required
• Abide by all professional, certification and ethical standards in the performance of duties. Maintain current licensure and be in good standing with licensure board
• Travel to other schools as needed / required
• Other duties as assigned