ThriveKids School-Based Mental Health Professional (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional ThriveKids 10 months works as a social worker/counselor assigned to a school campus and is responsible for student behavioral health for community-based program. Partners with schools to improve healthcare and academic outcomes for students. Participate in the school District Behavior Support team, conducting student assessment and intervention plans, conducting crisis intervention, bridging stakeholders and maintaining student records. May provide student/hospital patient counseling support as appropriate and has the option of a 10-month or 12-month working schedule.

Requirements

• 2 years Clinical Social Work/Counseling setting
• Previous hospital/schoolwork/student crisis intervention.
• Master's Degree Social Work or Counseling.

Nice To Haves

• PLPC or LMSW
• LPC or LCSW

Responsibilities

• Works with school personnel to develop class/school environments which support positive student behavior.
• Follows established school district and hospital guidelines.
• Conducts psycho‐social assessment for the identification of patient's, threats of violence, suicide assessments and functional behavioral assessments.
• Sets up and conducts sessions with family members when appropriate and in the best interest of the student(s).
• Provides individual, group and/or family counseling/therapy sessions for students utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques.
• Performs assessment for cases of suspected elder, child, sexual or domestic abuse or neglect.
• Complies with required reporting, according to state law and hospital policy.
• Utilizes crisis intervention skills to assist victims/families of child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, sexual/criminal assault and traumatic injury.
• Identifies crisis situations and intervenes accordingly.
• Refers patients/families to appropriate community agencies for further intervention or counseling services as needed.
• Facilitates interactions between administrators and DCFS/EPS or other agencies.
• Provides information and community resource referrals for the child and family.
• Provides teacher, school staff and parent training in areas of need.
• Works directly with the child and family to collaborate with other community partners.
• Establishes and maintains contact with school personnel for the purpose of discussing.
• Implements techniques to work with children and their families.
• Maintains case records, reports and all necessary forms in order to provide for continuity of service and program accountability, including work time reporting.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Attends professional workshops, in-services and peer consultation to encourage continued professional growth to maintain license as mandated by the State Board.
• Navigates school-based virtual care resources for in-school student care.
• If employee works beyond the academic school year, it will provide counseling services for students during the summer and/or for the patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level