School Based Therapist (Unlicensed) 12 Month - Ft Doak Elem

TITLE: School Based Therapist- Unlicensed

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing diagnostic and treatment services to individuals and their families who have or who are suspected of having mental health, substance abuse or intellectual disability problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Master's degree in mental health related area required. Eligibility to obtain a license in Professional Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy required.

Certification: Must possess the highest level of certification appropriate to degree.

Experience: Experience in clinical practice preferred.

Knowledge/Skills: Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

EQUIPMENT:

Computer, fax, copier and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess for mental illness crisis and link to crisis services if necessary.
• Consult with teachers/administration/other school staff to provide the most effective mental health services possible for children
• Provide information, referral and linkage with area resources and agencies.
• Responds to emergency/crisis or walk-in situations calmly, rationally and in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions using a variety of counseling techniques and modalities including individual, collateral, group and/or family therapy.
• Attend IEP/504 meetings as needed
• Remain current in knowledge of community resources and how to access those resources.
• Formulate an accurate DSM diagnosis based on information obtained.
• Maintain confidentiality according to agency policies under HIPPA and FERPA.
• Provide support to any students in the school system they are assigned to as covered under the Memorandum of Understanding
• Provide consultation and education services to the community as requested by supervisor/administration.
• Keep supervisors apprised of all critical or potential emergency situations.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Conduct interviews with individuals and/or family members in a therapeutic manner so as to obtain critical and thorough information, provide written documentation of information obtained and exercise good judgment in evaluating situations, making decisions and implementing effective strategies.
• Provide written documentation to complete all necessary chart work in accordance with agency policy on admissions, treatment and discharges in a timely manner.
• Provide specialized training and support services to parents and teachers
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and in services and individual program planning staffings as needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee. All employees of the organization are expected to:

1. Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values of excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

2. Exercise necessary cost control measures.

3. Maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships.

4. Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.

5. Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.

6. Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and utilizing effective time management.

7. Meet all productivity requirements.

8. Demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.

9. Represent the organization professionally at all times.

10. Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships.

11. Follow all Frontier Health rules, policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and standards.