School Based Therapist
BJK Peoples Health Centers | Specialty in Internal Medicine | Full Time
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, develop
individualized support plans, and implement interventions within the school environment.
Family Engagement:
• Engage with parents and guardians to provide support, education, and collaboration regarding students' mental
health needs.
Assessment and Documentation:
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and maintain
detailed and confidential records.
Consultation and Professional Development:
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, provide consultation to staff on mental health issues, and actively engage in
professional development opportunities
MINIMUM 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)