School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits / Perks

Job description

School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Job Types : Contract, Full-time

Pay : $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits :

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Schedule : 8-hour shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute to schools or clinic

Education : Master's (Required)