PER DIEM- Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Full License Required)

Effective School Solutions • Vineland, NJ

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About The Position

About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician to join our team. We are looking for experienced, mission-aligned clinicians to provide clinical services to a small group of selected students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. Selected candidates will work with a highly seasoned and professional management team who provide the best possible clinical services. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Must hold a clinical license in social work, counseling or marriage and family therapy in the state in which this position is being offered.
• Effective problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
• Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
• Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
• Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed.
• Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient)
• Provides consultation and facilitates referrals to appropriate levels of care and specialized services based on the student's needs.
• Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
• Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
• Participates in all team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings and Treatment Team meetings.
• Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with governing board.
• Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
• Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.

Benefits

• ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
• ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
• ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
• ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
• ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
• ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed