School Based Therapist

About the position

We are seeking a Full-Time School Based Therapist to join one of our school-based teams assisting in one of the following Districts: 27J, District 1 and District 50. We're passionate about making an impact on our clients and the schools they attend. Achieving this requires innovative thinking and a creative approach to challenges. We collaborate and partner with school administrators, teachers, and counseling staff to best support our clients. Our aspiration is to enhance the health of our community.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessments and evidence-based interventions to clients and their families.
• Prepare treatment plans; monitor progress; provide follow-up and case management / community referrals; and consult with other professional, paraprofessionals, and school staff.
• Provide 5-6 scheduled hours of direct care daily.
• Provide group therapy, offer trainings for school staff, and offer other psycho-educational interventions as needed.
• Document all notes / interventions in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed to clients on your caseload.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable, and confidential therapeutic environment, officing in the school.
• Receive ongoing supervision and attend 28 hours of approved clinical training per year, in addition to Center required trainings.
• Enjoy a 10-month school year (contracted work).
• Summer work in June and July is available and encouraged, but not mandatory.
• Enjoy scheduled time off as the work schedule aligns with the Public Schools calendar and school breaks.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or directly related field.
• Must have current good-standing registration in DORA.
• Understanding of brief, empirically supported, solution-focused interventions with children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong familiarity with DSM V, ICD 10 and diagnostic techniques.
• Strong comfort and familiarity with crisis intervention skills and processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Fabulous attitude and belief in the resiliency of clients.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Counseling Licensure: LP, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Bilingual skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K with matching.
• Wellness Program.
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings.
• Shift differential pay when applicable.
• Bilingual stipend pay.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle.
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable.
• Healthy Work Life Balance.
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.