School Based Therapist

Summary of Position

Work as a member of a collaborative team to provide screening, assessment and treatment (including individual, group & family) to treat children with mental health or co-occurring issues. Services will be provided in the Manatee schools. Formulate and implement solution-focused treatment plans. Work cooperatively with community agencies to implement services and link clients to available programs and community services. Collaborate with CPS and child welfare programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with clients – Meet with clients as scheduled to aid in development of therapeutic relationships.
• Diagnostic Assessment – Formulate a provisional diagnostic assessment based on information presented, identify need for risk assessment.
• Concurrent Documentation – Completes documentation within 24 hours.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy to individuals for mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
• Screenings – Complete screenings for depression, suicide, drug use, home assessment, etc.
• Treatment Planning – Developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals/objectives and plans per ongoing assessment of needs and input from the individual using individual strengths.
• Therapeutic Interventions – Use of empirically based modalities to engage and manage their mental health or substance abuse diagnosis.
• Referrals – Complete, document and follow up on referrals.
• Discharge/close referrals – Discharge clients who successfully complete therapy services and those who fail to follow through.
• Other Related Duties – Peer Reviews, consultation, attend staffings, work with community partners, state reporting, follow contract policies and processes, state reporting, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Competent clinical skills, clear communication skills and knowledge of community resources.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• Years of Experience: Must have at least one year of experience working with children and adolescents.
• Certification/Licensure: Registered Intern eligible.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 90%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Pay

$41,700.00--$58,450.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

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