School Based Mental Health Therapist - Temporary

Polk County • Dallas, OR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides a range of short-term and evidence-based services, including individual and group skill-building, emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide assessments. Staff consult with families and school staff to assist with connecting students and families to community resources. Staff further develop a range of skills according to interests and individual school needs which may include classroom presentations on character education, anti-bullying, problem solving, suicide prevention, or social skill development. Students served are diverse and unique. Staff may work with a student impacted by grief, anxiety, depression or behavior struggles, or a student with a goal around communication and increasing positive relationships. The school-based mental health staff additionally assist with referring students to more intensive therapeutic services according to the specific needs and challenges of individual students.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a behavioral science, educational field, or three years of experience working in social services, educational, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance, and have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term and evidence-based services, including individual and group skill-building, emotional support, crisis intervention and suicide assessments.
• Consult with families and school staff to assist with connecting students and families to community resources.
• Develop a range of skills according to interests and individual school needs which may include classroom presentations on character education, anti-bullying, problem solving, suicide prevention, or social skill development.
• Assist with referring students to more intensive therapeutic services according to the specific needs and challenges of individual students.

What This Job Offers

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