School Based Therapist

Community Reach Center•Thornton, CO

4d•$50,000 - $63,000•Onsite

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. Work You’ll Do As a School Based Therapist, you will:

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

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

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.