Part-time School-based Clinician I, II, or III

Aspen Hope Center • Basalt, CO

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The school-based team provides onsite clinical mental health services to schools from Aspen to Rifle. We serve Aspen School District, Roaring Fork School District/Re-1, Garfield/Re-2 School District, Colorado BOCES Association, and private schools within our regional footprint. The contracts between Aspen Hope Center and our school partners allow students to access clinical mental health services at their school and serve as a mental health resource for the school as a whole. AHC school-based clinicians work closely with school counselors and administrators to provide timely, high-quality, and confidential services to our Valley’s most at-risk youth.

Requirements

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field
• Colorado state license or license eligible (with desire to receive supervision so that license may be obtained within two years of hire date)
• Knowledge of DSM-5 TR diagnoses and symptoms
• Knowledge of local and agency resources for referrals
• Skilled at working with various types of individuals and knowing how to approach each one
• Skilled in basic computer operations including the use of the Internet, Microsoft Office, Google Suite and general data management
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Ability to assess for suicidality
• Ability to maintain boundaries with clients, practitioners and other agencies
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and structure in any given situation
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times and adhere to the minimum necessary rule whenever data is shared
• Ability to maintain communication with clinical and school-based staff on a regular basis
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems

Nice To Haves

• Crisis or trauma assessment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission and values of Aspen Hope Center and contributes to a collaborative, team-based work environment
• Works school hours where on-site presence is used for assessments, individual and group mental health services, social-emotional check-ins, classes or meetings
• Conducts assessments of referred students and initiates appropriate clinical responses, interventions, and levels of service
• Obtains proper paperwork and maintains strict adherence to confidentiality
• Provides individual and group therapeutic support and care coordination to students experiencing identifiable behavioral health concerns that have been referred for services through the school
• Maintains a caseload of 20 to 25 clients unless otherwise specified by school partnership or FTE equivalents.
• Provides social-emotional classroom work as directed by school, using school-based social-emotional curriculum or lessons approved by the school
• Performs basic assessment of students with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors
• Develops and implements safety plans for students assessed to be at risk, in collaboration with school staff, families, and crisis teams as appropriate
• Provides follow-up services to students who engage with AHC mobile crisis response clinicians
• Monitors risk and adjusts level of care as clinically indicated
• Collaborates with school, family or other appropriate persons, relevant to the situation at hand
• Staffs cases, when necessary, with Aspen Hope Center’s Program Director, clinical supervisor, or crisis team
• Contacts other agencies (EMS, child protective services, law enforcement, etc.) when necessary
• Works collaboratively with school staff to support student functioning while maintaining clear professional boundaries
• Documents all services provided in accordance with Aspen Hope Center policies, clinical standards, and documentation timelines (all documentation is required to be completed and in the system within 72 hours of session)
• Collects and contributes to program data, outcome tracking, and evaluation efforts to support quality improvement and funding sustainability
• Participates in required clinical supervision, case consultation, and professional development as required by Aspen Hope Center and licensure standards
• Provides services using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive practices
• Acknowledges and adheres to all policies and procedures of Aspen Hope Center
• Provides services in alignment with respective school or school district (see addendum)
• Completes additional tasks as directed by the School Program Director
• Attends all staff meetings and participates in scheduled supervision with the Hope Center team and director
• Attends social-emotional team meetings at their school on a regular basis
• Represents AHC at two internal and/or external events during the year, determined in collaboration with their supervisor
• Completes AHC’s School-based clinician training plan and other required training based on program needs and availability
• Participates in four AHC workshops annually
• Serves on one AHC committee, encouraged

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• Opportunities for continuing education, supervision, and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Lifestyle Spending Account reimbursement (part-time equivalent)
• Annual professional development reimbursement (part-time equivalent)
• Volunteer Time Off (part-time equivalent)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level