Therapist - Central Kitsap School District

Description

School-BasedTherapist -Full Time

$3,000 hiring bonus*

Hiring Range : $29.58 - $36.97 per hour

Benefits :

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

Kitsap Mental Health Services is looking for a passionate School-Based Therapist to join our team and provide ongoing behavioral and therapeutic support to children enrolled in our program.

If you are dedicated to improving the mental well-being of young individuals and making a positive impact, we invite you to join our mission.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Meet with referred students to assess needs and make appropriate referrals as needed, including but not limited to primary care doctor, outpatient mental health counseling, wraparound intensive services, and substance abuse treatment;
• Provide brief intervention, crisis intervention, and trauma support
• Provide in-school voluntary family, individual, and group counseling as indicated depending on the student's needs. The counseling techniques will include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and builds emotional regulations skills in children, and Motivational Interviewing; and
• Collaborate with school district personnel to implement plans to support students.
• Participate in interventions as necessary to encourage students to follow the school expectations. Identify issues that impede the student's successful social and emotional behavior and assist in creating plans that address these issues;
• Partner with the families of students enrolled in the program as necessary. Help families learn skills to assist the student outside of school, build a stronger relationship with the school system, and access appropriate resources for their students.

This may include conducting family meetings, providing outreach to family homes, coordinating with other systems, or helping connect the family with additional resources or services.

• Provide guidance / coaching to school faculty as requested. This may include classroom observations, faculty presentations, and participation in family staffing or multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications :

EDUCATION : Master's Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field.

EXPERIENCE : Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE : Agency Affiliated Counselor(can be obtained after hire)

Preferred Qualifications :

EXPERIENCE : Intermediate (minimum 3 years of job-related experience)

Business-rated insurance may be required if performing outreach duties.

LICENSURE : Washington License (LICSW, LMFT or LMHC)

A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.