School-based Mental Health Therapist (LICSW/LMHC)
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Director of BH, the School-based Mental Health Therapist provides psychosocial evaluation and assessment, diagnosis, counseling and therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services in an integrated primary care setting at a community health center. The therapist collaborates with mental health and medical providers and trainees involved in related therapeutic and patient-care activities. The role includes providing treatment to clients and families, developing treatment and discharge plans, coordinating follow-up care, assessing patient needs, arranging referrals and services, and monitoring treatment progress. The therapist maintains clinical records and related documentation, consults with treatment and legal agencies, and may conduct home visits, community outreach, education, liaison work with schools and community organizations, supervision, teaching, training, administrative work, and research activities as appropriate. The therapist is expected to support the health center’s mission and uphold its established values and standards.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work.
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent, or licensure pending as documented by a temporary license.
- Clinical experience required.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Familiarity with psychological testing.
- Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient-care services in the area of expertise.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability when coping with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Ability to evaluate therapeutic program progress and make individual modifications.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients’ rights.
- Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual or trilingual ability in English, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families; prepare treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; and provide crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
- Collect patient information through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and observation; evaluate the information to identify problems and determine appropriate treatment or referrals.
- Consult with mental health and medical staff about therapeutic and casework matters, and refer clients to appropriate service agencies.
- Provide or arrange therapeutic interventions for clients in crisis and for people with serious mental health or substance abuse problems.
- Refer clients to social service agencies for financial assistance and other services; may visit patients and families at home for counseling and outreach.
- Follow up to assess treatment reliability and modify the method or degree of therapy when indicated.
- Maintain case files, referrals, and other treatment documentation; prepare documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; and monitor patient information to support appropriate treatment and care.
- Consult with legal and treatment agencies and individuals about patient or client records, rights, and responsibilities.
- Plan and facilitate community outreach and education activities as appropriate; may serve as a liaison or representative to community organizations and schools.
- Provide clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students or interns, as appropriate, and/or consult with other patient-care professionals.
- Perform administrative functions as appropriate, such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in research projects and propose changes to program policies and procedures.
- May provide teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals on appropriate handling of matters and referrals.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the health center’s mission, values, and standards.
Benefits
- 401(k).
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees.
- Sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 100% paid life insurance and AD&D.
- 100% paid long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, cell phone service, computer purchases, electronics, and other products or services.
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs.
- Company events and activities, including an annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events, Lunch & Learns, and team building.
- EyeMed Vision Care Program.
- Accident and cancer insurance.
- Educational development reimbursement.
- Gym membership discounts.
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Job Type
Full-time
