Mental Health Therapist, School Based

About the role

Provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families with serious developmental, emotional, and behavioral problems in a manner which results in improvements in the child and family's functioning in multiple life domains and is cost effective.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group, and family therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and families.
• Conducts comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Collaborates with school staff, parents, and other professionals to support the therapeutic needs of students.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and plan interventions.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all clinical activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum two years experience in providing direct treatment services to children and families.
• Licensed as a Mental Health Professional in Washington State in appropriate field according to degree (e.g., LICSW, LMFT).
• Prior to the start of employment, individuals are required to submit a copy of a receipt directly to Human Resources (electronically) confirming they have completed the fingerprinting process as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
• Within 90 days of employment, must obtain, and maintain in good standing, medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Minority Mental Health Specialist designation.
• Experience with multi-system involved children with severe behavioral problems and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience with the King County MHP and Washington State Mental Health WACs.
• Experience providing comprehensive intake evaluations with multi-axial diagnoses.
• Experience with evidence based practice.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay

$46.96 - $70.43 per hour

Schedule

Full-time 1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay period) Monday-Friday day shift position.