School Based Therapist

WELLSTONE • Cullman, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Based Therapist works with the Cullman County school schools to ensure mental health care services and resources are available without barriers to support students and help them overcome social, emotional. and behavioral challenges that may impede their academic successes and overall well-being. There are three (3) full-time positions available working Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm. What you'll be doing: Perform mental health counseling services in an In-School Counseling Program within the school systems in Cullman. County to reduce barriers in obtaining these services because of travel, time of day, etc. Perform crisis intervention and resolution as necessary. Perform assessments, intakes, transfers and discharges on clients. Manage client caseload to include follow up with clients & guardians. Assist school personnel and parents with community referral sources. Monitor clients' progress toward goals. Obtain release forms from parents, adhere to confidentiality standards. Document information per standards in electronic client chart, i.e. Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, referrals, etc. in a timely & accurate manner. Maintain billable service and productivity standards. Attend required training, staff meetings. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field with an internship/practicum
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient documentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills to include suspense/timeframe management

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with children/adolescents preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform mental health counseling services in an In-School Counseling Program within the school systems in Cullman. County to reduce barriers in obtaining these services because of travel, time of day, etc.
• Perform crisis intervention and resolution as necessary.
• Perform assessments, intakes, transfers and discharges on clients.
• Manage client caseload to include follow up with clients & guardians.
• Assist school personnel and parents with community referral sources.
• Monitor clients' progress toward goals.
• Obtain release forms from parents, adhere to confidentiality standards.
• Document information per standards in electronic client chart, i.e. Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, referrals, etc. in a timely & accurate manner.
• Maintain billable service and productivity standards.
• Attend required training, staff meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
• Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Licensure reimbursement
• Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University and Capella University

What This Job Offers

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