School Based Clinician

The Guidance Center Inc • Oskaloosa, KS

23h • $81,770 - $86,920

About The Position

The Guidance Center (TGC), a Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas, is seeking a School Based Clinician for its interdisciplinary team. The clinician provides services to students and families in local school districts, including assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis services, and consultation with school personnel. During summer months, the clinician provides psychotherapy and ongoing treatment planning at TGC’s outpatient office. The position also includes referring clients to appropriate outpatient services and ensuring that clinical services comply with TGC guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The role offers the opportunity to work as part of a holistic and supportive team. The annual salary is $81,769.64 to $86,919.64, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Professional Counseling.
• By the first day of employment, hold Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board licensure as an LMSW, LMLP, LMFT, LPC, LSCSW, LCP, LCPC, or LCMFT.
• Two semesters of master’s-level practicum experience in a clinical setting providing assessment and therapy services.

Nice To Haves

• Post-master’s clinical experience.
• Experience with the Kansas system of community-based mental health care and associated evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake assessments and initial treatment planning.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy and ongoing treatment planning.
• Refer clients to TGC’s outpatient office for psychological testing, interpretation, and report-writing as needed.
• Refer clients to TGC’s outpatient office for medication management, case management, attendant care, and other services as needed.
• Collaborate with school administrators and social work staff.
• During summer months, provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy and ongoing treatment planning at the outpatient office.
• Provide daytime crisis services when needed.
• Observe student behavior in classrooms when appropriate and give feedback to teachers and others about student behavior.
• Provide ongoing training to school district staff on specific mental health issues.
• Ensure clinical services follow The Guidance Center’s clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• KPERS Retirement System.
• Aflac, life, Legal Shield, and identity theft insurance.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Competitive annual salary of $81,769.64 to $86,919.64, depending on qualifications.
• Opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time