School Based Therapist
About The Position
The School Based Therapist provides clinical therapy to children and adolescents according to clinical needs identified by school staff. The therapist also helps identify individuals who may qualify for the CPRC program and makes appropriate referrals for clients and their families. The role includes regular consultation with school staff to develop a multidisciplinary approach to meeting each client's needs. This is a full-time position in Fredericktown, Missouri, with a choice of four 10-hour days (approximately 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) or five 8-hour days (approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Therapists participate in an on-call rotation as agreed upon with the SBT Supervisor and Director of Outpatient and Emergency Services, and may transport clients in an agency or personal vehicle when appropriate and necessary for program requirements.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related human services field.
- LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, or LPC credential, or eligibility for licensure; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Valid driver's license (Class E for Missouri residents or Class D for Illinois residents); the required license may be obtained on the start date.
- Current continuous auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct mental health services and referrals, including obtaining consent to treat and releases of confidential information and completing the CCC packet.
- Coordinate services between schools and CCC.
- Create and maintain a calendar of daily therapeutic activities.
- Complete treatment plans, progress notes, DLA-20, updates, and other required chart documentation.
- Involve families and schools in treatment planning and work with the family system to facilitate the child's needs.
- Serve as a liaison between the agency and community resources.
- Follow up on missed appointments.
- Coordinate services with internal and external providers.
- Participate in the on-call schedule rotation as agreed upon by the SBT Supervisor and Director of Outpatient and Emergency Services.
- Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, other applicable federal or state programs, and agency standards.
- Transport clients in an agency and/or personal vehicle when necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off in the first year, plus a day off for the employee's birthday.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Competitive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid life and LTD insurance.
- Retirement auto-enrollment.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
