School-Based Therapist -Burlington Area Schools

We are now accepting resumes for a part-time, leading into full-time, mental health therapist across our School-Based programs for Burlington Area School District. PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost-effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

About the role

School-Based therapists go directly into the school to provide intervention, including: individual and group therapy, education/consultation for school personnel, and family therapy as needed. Candidates should have an interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting. Those with experience working with schools, an understanding of family systems, and the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
• Create and review client treatment plans and provide psychotherapy in accordance with the treatment plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family system, mental health, parenting, and alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, or group counseling.
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.
• Provide consultation to the child's school and school personnel as needed.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.

Location and Schedule

Position is based at assigned school locations within Burlington Area School District. Hours vary dependent on the school hours but typically will be Monday-Friday between 7:30-5:00pm. Part-time status at beginning of employment with the opportunity to move into full-time (40 hours per week). Position operates during the 9-month school year, with the opportunity to continue working part-time through summer months.

Requirements

• All applicants must possess a master's degree and licensure to provide mental health therapy in the State of Wisconsin (LPC, LPC-IT, APSW, or LCSW) or be eligible to obtain one.
• Pre-licensed therapists are welcome to apply; supervision is provided as part of the work environment.

Benefits

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Work culture that values the health and well-being of both clients and staff.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Benefits for part-time employees include: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Pay

$22.00 per hour for training licenses and $28.00 per hour for fully licensed therapists.