Mental Health Professional

Position Description

The Mental Health Professional provides intensive therapeutic services to children and adolescents and their family using research and evidenced-based therapy models targeting the specific needs of the child. Services are provided in the school and office settings with the child as a participant in his/her own treatment. The Mental Health Professional develops and implements individualized treatment plans by assessing the strengths and therapeutic needs of the child and the child’s family.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible scheduling and service options for families.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of child development and childhood disorders.
• Assess the strengths and therapeutic needs of the child and family.
• Provide family-focused therapy to client/family members according to the treatment plan.
• Provide both face-to-face and telehealth services to clients and their families.
• Provide services as needed by the family-could be in-school or early evening center-based appointments.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to work with children/adolescents and their families in a professional and empathetic manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental health field.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.

Preferred Training / Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children/adolescents.
• Training in PCIT, TFCBT, EMDR, DBT, or other evidence-based interventions.
• LSW licensure.