Life Skills Clinician - School-Based

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

11h

About The Position

Empowering communities through accessible, inclusive, and compassionate care. At the Jane Pauley Community Health Center (JPCHC), every role is rooted in purpose. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we’re committed to providing high-quality, integrated care regardless of income or insurance status. Our mission-driven team supports underserved populations in Indiana, and we’re proud to create a welcoming, team-based environment where employees can grow and thrive. The Life Skills Clinician - School-Based (Warren Township) provides therapeutic and skill-building services to support youth in gaining practical, social, and emotional abilities to navigate daily life successfully. This role delivers services in multiple settings, but primarily in schools. The Life Skills Clinician- School-Based focuses on strengthening daily living and school related skill sets while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to support the student and their family. There is potential that providers may have to float between sites and between school districts to cover for other providers when appropriate.

Requirements

Working knowledge of child and adolescent development, social determinants of health and the challenges facing underserved and low-income populations
Familiarity with local community resources and social services systems
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen in accordance with FQHC and regulatory requirements
Valid driver’s license required
Must be credentialed according to the requirements of the evidence-based model(s) used
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field required or equivalent experience
One year experience working within a public school district preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel) and other applications.
Working knowledge with electronic health records

Nice To Haves

CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification preferred
Bilingual or multilingual fluency preferred

Responsibilities

Build therapeutic rapport with patients and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Engage patients who are difficult to reach using motivational interviewing and trauma-informed approaches
Partner closely with licensed behavioral health, school, and medical providers to review care plans and identify patient-specific life skills goals
Provide individualized, family, and group-based life skills training tailored to patient/family needs and treatment goals
Support patients in developing emotion regulation, organization, social, self-care, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills, as well as promote positive health behaviors
Prepare patients in transition planning for life after school, including vocational skills, community participation, and independent living
Collaborate with school staff, families, and natural supports to ensure skills are reinforced consistently across all environments
Assist parents/guardians in navigating healthcare systems, public transportation, government agencies, and community organizations
Conduct home visits to assess the patient’s living environment and provide skills and parent training in a real-world context
Accompany patients and families to appointments or community activities as clinically indicated to build independence
Identify community resources and establish collaborative relationships with local organizations to support patient needs
Participate in school and care team meetings, case consultations, and supervision to ensure integrated, patient-centered care
Communicate regularly with licensed behavioral health providers, school staff, primary care providers, and social services regarding patient progress, barriers, and changes in status
Assist in coordinating referrals to community resources, social services, housing, employment, and other supportive services
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Apply knowledge of protective service mandates for both adults and children
Utilize risk screens, de-escalation, and crisis intervention techniques when needed
Other duties may be assigned