Mental Health Therapist Level I (School-based Program)

Department: Behavioral Health
Supervisor: Senior School-Based Health Manager
Program Location: School(s) designated by Prince George's Public Schools and La Clínica del Pueblo’s Hyattsville Clinic, MD. This is a hybrid position requiring both in-person and remote work.
Classification: Exempt / Salaried

About the Role

We seek dynamic, passionate Licensed Mental Health Clinicians experienced in working with youth in a school-based setting. Our clinicians provide support in prevention, positive self-image, mindfulness, and advocacy to erase the stigma of mental health in schools. Clinicians are an essential part of the school team by engaging in active collaboration with teachers, school staff, and parents to support students and their families. The primary goals for our providers are to deliver quality patient care, ensure patient satisfaction, and foster teamwork toward enhancing the program.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Licensed as a LICSW, LGSW, LCPC, or LGPC in Maryland

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum two years of clinical work experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to the Latino population
• Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamic Therapies

Required Skills/Abilities/Certifications/Licenses:

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English strongly preferred
• Good English writing skills
• Excellent computer skills and experience
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in Maryland as LGSW or LMSW, or LGPC; willingness to obtain equivalent DC licensure if requested

Responsibilities

Program Development

• Assist the Senior School-Based Program Manager (SSBPM) in program development and expansion as needed and as funding opportunities arise
• Assist School-Based program management in developing program protocols and workflows for school settings
• Assist Director & team of Prince George's Public Schools on implementation of program, feedback, & consultations
• Work with the school-based team to handle referrals, consent forms, intake needs assessment, screenings, and evaluation tools for each client per program protocol
• Keep the Senior School-Based Program Manager (SSBPM) informed of all programmatic issues and make recommendations for improvement
• Attend all departmental meetings, school and program meetings on-site and in the community, and collaborate with the team to meet programmatic goals
• Attend inter-disciplinary meetings as directed by Department Director & the Senior School-Based Program Manager (SSBPM)
• Attend community team meetings as needed for case coordination
• Provide monthly data reports as requested by Department Director and Program Manager
• Participate in community activities as needed
• Other duties as requested by Program Manager or Department Director

Clinical Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Clinical MH Manager, provide mental health counseling and therapy to students and families in the school setting
• Provide mental health counseling and therapy using different theoretical approaches (Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, psychodynamic) according to client needs
• Provide mental health assessments to clients referred by School personnel and the Community Schools team
• Assist client in accessing outside services when student is not an appropriate referral for outpatient treatment at LCDP's school program
• Communicate with medical providers and/or case managers, teachers, school counselors, and/or Principals to provide updates regarding client progress
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed
• Ensure that measures are taken to protect the safety of clients and staff
• Develop treatment plans for each client based on their mental health diagnosis and psychosocial needs
• Implement identified screening and evaluation tools as required per program
• Follow departmental protocol for clinical documentation, as well as tracking of appointments in the EcW system

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Help recruit, interview, and train mental health interns
• Provide clinical supervision to Social Work interns
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations as requested by schools

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times