Summary : The school-Based Therapist provides mental health and emotional support services to students within the school setting, collaborating with educators and families to promote students' overall well-being and academic success.
This full-time, year around position in which school-based therapist are expected to maintain a therapy caseload during the summer through Hopewell Center outpatient youth referrals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES : Individual and Group Therapy :
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions with students addressing a range of mental health concerns,including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges.
- Provide immediate support and intervention to students experiencing emotional or behavioral crises.
- Other relevant clinical tasks as needed within the organization.Collaboration with School Staff :
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to identify student needs, developindividualized support plans, and implement interventions within the school environment.Family Engagement :
- Engage with parents and guardians to provide support, education, and collaboration regarding students' mentalhealth needs.
Assessment and Documentation :
Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and maintaindetailed and confidential records.
Consultation and Professional Development :
Participate in school-wide initiatives, provide consultation to staff on mental health issues, and actively engage inprofessional development opportunitiesMINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a mental health professional in the relevant jurisdiction. Demonstrated experience in providing individual and group therapy, preferably within a residential setting.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavior management strategies. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Requires excellent clinical assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills.Must demonstrate knowledge and skills of interpersonal engagement, DSM-IV framework, educational skill building, and child protection.
Commitment to ethical practice and client-centered care.Effective oral and written communication skills.CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE REQUIRED : Must have Licensed (including provisional) Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)