FT School Based Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

Child Guidance Resource•Haverford Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CGRC’s Outpatient Therapy Services (OPS) consist of individual, family and group therapy, psychological and psychiatric assessments and psychiatric medication services offered to children and adolescents. Individual, family, and group therapy sessions often address anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, grief and loss, communication difficulties, conflict resolution, and friendship skills. If you’re looking for the opportunity to share and expand your competencies using a variety of clinical based interventions, CGRC’s School Based Outpatient Therapy program is for you. Therapists use a variety of clinically based interventions such as talk, play, art, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other strategies to help you and your child reach the agreed upon treatment plan goals.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, rehabilitative or activity therapy or related behavioral health field required; NOTE: Special Education is not accepted as behavioral health field
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with children, adolescents, and families.

Responsibilities

Conducts biopsychosocial assessments utilizing program principals to assess client and family dynamics, determine diagnosis, and make recommendations for treatment.
Provides therapy services to promote exploration and understanding of personal and interpersonal dynamics.
Develops effective and timely treatment goals with measurable objectives.
Facilitates agreement on goals and tasks of therapy; defines the role of each participant
Consults with all other professionals involved in service to the child, adolescent, and family.
Provides information/referral services to clients and families to ensure receipt of quality and appropriate services/resources.
Utilizes treatment plans and outcome measures to track and adjust the course of therapy.
Meets program expectations regarding productivity.
Handles all administrative duties such as chart documentation, billing requirements, and other necessary paperwork consistent with licensure, accreditation, funding sources and CGRC technology reporting requirements.
Completes all training and actively participates in required supervision in accordance with program and agency guidelines.