School-Based Therapist - Washington County School Districts

About the role

Professional Services Group provides school-based services in various counties and school districts. We are 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. Our programs work with children and their families who are struggling with academic and behavioral concerns within the school environment. School-Based staff go directly into the school to provide intervention, including: individual and group therapy, education/consultation and collaboration for school personnel, and family therapy as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments
• Create and review client treatment plans
• Provide psychotherapy in accordance with the child's treatment plans
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations
• 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

Qualifications

• Master's degree and licensure to provide mental health therapy in the State of Wisconsin (LPC or LCSW)
• Interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting
• Experience with working with schools and an understanding of family systems, the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are preferred

Schedule

This position is part-time with the opportunity to develop into full-time. Hours vary depending on school hours of operation but typically occur Monday-Friday between 7:30-5:00pm. Travel to different schools may be required with mileage reimbursement provided monthly. Ideal candidates will enjoy having summers off or reduced summer hours; part-time summer hours are available in addition to those associated with the 9-month salary.

Pay

$28.00 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• 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
• 401k and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance