School Based Therapist - El Dorado

Methodist Family Health • El Dorado, AR

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About The Position

The position involves providing direct clinical services, including diagnostic assessments, individual, family, and group therapies, and crisis intervention. Services will be delivered in various settings such as clinics, schools, and community-based environments, ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. The role requires developing treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and treatment team members, and performing regular reviews and updates in accordance with organizational policies and state and federal regulations. Participation in departmental meetings, staff meetings, and training sessions is expected, along with collaboration with administrative support for scheduling and authorizations. The position also entails completing clinical and administrative documentation in compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining timely communication with various stakeholders. Specific responsibilities in a school-based context include participating in family service meetings, evaluating students in crisis, and providing support to educational staff. The role emphasizes maintaining professional licensure through continuing education and compliance with licensing regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Licensed, in good standing, by Arkansas Professional Board as an LCSW, LMSW, PLMSW, LPC, LAC, LPE-I, LPE, or PhD.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a school-based or community-based behavioral health setting.
• Experience working with at-risk youth.
• Trauma Focused CBT certified or in progress.
• Other specialized training/certification or in progress (e.g., play therapy, EMDR).
• Ability to be flexible with schedule.
• Experience working in an Electronic Medical Record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services including diagnostic assessment, individual, family, and group therapies, and crisis intervention.
• Develop treatment plans in cooperation with clients, families, and treatment team members.
• Participate in departmental and program treatment team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Work with administrative support to facilitate scheduling and authorizations for services.
• Complete all clinical and administrative processes in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide timely communication with supervisors, colleagues, clients, families, and other professionals.
• Coordinate treatment with other professionals and programs within the continuum of care.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with state and federal licensing and accreditation regulations.
• Participate in school-based family service meetings and provide ongoing consultation to educational staff.

Benefits

• Supervision for license provided or reimbursement assistance available for licensing supervision.
• CEU time and reimbursement available.
• Reasonable and obtainable direct care expectations.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Complete suite of insurance available including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability.
• 401(k) with employer match for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off including your birthday and Sick Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree