Temporary GenEd Mental Health Therapist

Aspire Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist 1 (Gen Ed) provides a wide range of school counseling services to children grades TK-12, including screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, collaboration with families, participating in the planning and implementation of site-based MTSS interventions, and working with/referral to outside agencies as appropriate. They influence the development of a safe, successful learning environment and positive school culture by partnering with teachers, administrators, school staff, and members of the Regional and Home Office. Aspire Public Schools prioritizes the professional development and clinical hour collection of Mental Health Therapists 1 as they work towards becoming licensed therapists.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to students and learning.
Experience with students grades TK-12.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to write clearly and interact effectively with different stakeholders.
Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; ability to rank and carry out a variety of urgent priorities; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple cases concurrently.
Ability to work as a part of a team.
Possess knowledge of a variety of forms of intervention and prevention models for both individuals and group therapeutic settings (ex: CBT, Play therapy, etc.)
Demonstrate ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of their duties.
Deal with obstacles and constraints positively and with a solutions-oriented mindset.
Bachelor’s Degree required
Master’s Degree in counseling/social work or related discipline required
Registered Associate with BBS (AMFT, ASW, and/or APCC) OR PPS credential
Stand, walk or bend over, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull.
Move, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds to shoulder height
Sitting, walking or standing for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone
See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without vision aids
Read and understand rules and policies, labels, and instructions
Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone
Verbal communications, including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels and on the telephone
Clear the Department of Justice background screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - Spanish (highly preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of and support of, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, equity commitments, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Consistently and routinely update case files for students on their caseload, complying with all Aspire, BBS, state, and federal guidelines and mandates around documentation, practice, and maintenance of clinical registration, including honoring mandated reporting duties.
Exhibit positive rapport with students that demonstrates skillful professional boundaries.
Create positive, appropriate, and consistent communication with Aspire staff and administration about student clinical goals and progress.
Attend all staff meetings and professional development sessions, including attending IEPs, 504s, and MTSS meetings for students on their caseload, as necessary.
Explore and sharpen therapeutic preventions and interventions at all intervention tiers for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning environments for all students at Aspire.
Collaborate with school staff on universal interventions for students such as peer mediation, conflict mediation, Restorative Practices, socio-emotional learning (SEL), and trauma-informed interventions, etc.
Support the creation of community and school programming, including, but not limited to: parent workshops and community resources.
Research and initiate partnerships with outside agencies to help foster better learning and support for the students of Aspire and their families.
Provide crisis counseling and referrals for students as needed, including honing their risk assessment methodology.
May supervise counseling trainees/interns, if desired.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.