Licensed Therapist - School Based

Synergy Services•Kansas City, KS

60d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct clinical counseling services in a school-based setting. The direct clinical counseling services include assessment (initial assessment, testing or other assessment) and treatment (individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, art therapy, play therapy, support groups and psychoeducational groups) with designated populations. Will provide treatment planning, case management and follow up of cases. Case management includes support calls, networking with agencies and coordinating services. Responds to initial phone calls and documents information as needed. Maintains agency files according to Synergy’s documentation standards. Synergy’s School Based Integrated Services Program (SBIS) provides services to local school districts and charter schools. The objective of this program is to assist school staff in the implementation of a trauma sensitive and resiliency based school culture. Working with schools to recognize and address student vulnerabilities as they relate to trauma through classroom education, behavior support, case management, clinical services, and faculty coaching. School based staff will model trauma informed care approaches to working with students, families, school systems, and communities in accordance with Synergy Services policies, procedures and philosophies. Staff for this program should be familiar with trauma informed practices and dynamics of school settings; have strong communication skills, work ethic, and organization skills; be self-motivated, flexible, reliable, and be able to work as a part of a team while also working independently. Direct care staff within the SBIS program work a 48 week schedule to match a traditional school calendar, having 4 weeks off in summer, in addition to the Wednesday before thanksgiving, winter break and spring break. Providing services during fall/spring semesters and summer school. Benefits are still available to full time SBIS employees and further details regarding pay schedule and time off will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or social work.
Must be licensed or working toward licensure in Missouri at the Master’s level (Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker).
Must be able to drive personal vehicle.
Must possess the ability to type and work with computer software, including Windows, EXCEL, Word for Windows, Access, and PowerPoint.
All staff must be 21 years of age, pass a background check (Children’s Division/Central Registry/Child Abuse), drug screen, fingerprint screen, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with trauma informed practices and dynamics of school settings
Strong communication skills
Strong work ethic
Strong organization skills
Self-motivated
Flexible
Reliable
Able to work as a part of a team while also working independently

Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical counseling services to students in the school setting including assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and support/psychoeducation groups (may include in-home work);
Provides professional development regarding trauma to school staff;
Assists with trauma-informed care implementation in the school setting;
Provides crisis management as needed;
Provides treatment planning, case management and follow-up of cases;
Provides support calls and networks with other agencies;
Writes reports as requested;
Makes outside referrals for additional services as appropriate;
Maintains client files according to agency documentation standards;
Participates in monthly peer supervision;
Participates in weekly supervision with the Clinical Manager to discuss cases and create a plan for ways to mitigate vicarious trauma;
Participates in professional development and training in order to maintain requirements for licensure;
Potentially provides supervision to practicum or intern students;
Expected to assist other employees by sharing experience, expertise and training;
Behaves in honest, fair, and ethical manner; demonstrates consistency in words and actions; models high standards of ethics;
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect;
Assesses and recognizes own strength and challenges and pursues self-development;
Deals effectively with pressure; identifies skills to build resiliency in self;
Listens effectively and communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
Adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles;
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates, evaluates, and recommends alternative solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned.