School Based Clinician

FSGC Topeka • Topeka, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School Based Clinician will complete admission assessments, facilitate individual, family, and group psychotherapy, and provide crisis intervention. This role involves working closely with clients, families, school professionals, and the treatment team to establish treatment goals and discharge criteria. The clinician will maintain regular contact with school personnel, participate in data collection for service monitoring, and contribute to weekly team meetings. Responsibilities also include completing clinical documentation, providing clinical oversight, and potentially conducting psychological testing under supervision. The role requires maintaining client confidentiality, staying informed of agency developments, and acting as an ambassador for the organization in the community, which may include public presentations. The clinician will support the agency's vision, mission, and the strengths perspective philosophy. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline.
• Valid license to practice in the state of Kansas required.
• 2+ years’ experience with children and families in school based services required.
• Passion and desire to work with children and adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Customer focused (internal and external).
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Accountability.
• Reliability.
• Trust/Integrity.
• Demonstrates Adaptability/Flexibility.
• Developed Time Management Skills.
• Developed Organizational Skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Relationship building.
• Problem Solving.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to be collaborative.
• Open to learning and accepting feedback.
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must successfully pass the KBI, DCF Central Registry and all background investigations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced licensure preferred.
• LAC also preferred.
• Active membership in professional organizations strongly encouraged.
• Familiarity in the philosophy of WrapAround Services both for the purpose of assessing needs and delivering services.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
• Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or problems.
• School-Based Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the school-based and office setting.
• Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Completes admission assessments per agency procedure for all new or returning clients.
• Facilitates individual, family and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families.
• Provides crisis intervention with families as deemed appropriate.
• Works closely with the client, family, teachers, school professionals and the treatment team to identify treatment goals, objectives and discharge criteria.
• Maintains regular contact with school personnel and is available for consultation regarding individual and school-based mental health issues/concerns.
• Participates in the collection of mental health and student outcomes data to be used for the monitoring of the overall performance and effectiveness of services provided.
• Meets productivity expectation of Family Service & Guidance Center.
• Participates in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.
• Completes clinical documentation (admission assessments, progress notes, 90 day progress reviews, referrals for other services, etc.) in compliance with time lines established by Family Service & Guidance Center’s Quality Assurance standards as well as those set by funding sources.
• Provides clinical oversight of clinical cases and direct treatment among multiple Family Service & Guidance Center providers when assigned the role of primary provider.
• Completes psychological testing under the supervision of the licensed psychologist coordinating assessment services (for Master’s or Doctoral Level Psychologists).
• Respects and demonstrates ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Stays informed of agency developments by reading memorandums and other agency related written communication.
• Acts as an ambassador of Family Service & Guidance Center in the community setting.
• Supports and actively promotes the vision and mission of Family Service & Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
• Performs other duties as assigned by respective supervisor/manager.

What This Job Offers

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