School-Based Therapist LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP

Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Inc•Pittsburg, KS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the behavioral health clinical team and primarily serves patients within the school setting. The School Based Therapist provides behavioral health assistance through mental health screening, assessment, intervention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment and monitoring of patient progress through individual, family, and group dynamics. This position collaborates with school personnel, medical and behavioral health teams in treatment of patients and participates in school and clinic performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Possession of valid Kansas license as LMSW, LPC, LMFT, LMLP.
Master's Degree in appropriate field for license type.
Must meet CHC/SEK credentialing and contracted payer standards to be a billable provider.
If Master's license must actively engage in working towards Clinical licensure. If Clinical licensure, participates in clinical supervision as needed.
Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base
Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care.
Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Must be computer literate, especially with Microsoft Office products and be able to use the Internet.
Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization.
Provide customer service in accordance to the organization’s mission.
Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prefer valid license as LSCSW, LCPC, LCMFT, or LCP.
Two years experience in an outpatient clinic, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health screenings, interviews, and diagnostic evaluations to assess social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs.
Offer brief, focused interventions and counseling to individuals, families, and groups to support behavior modification, rehabilitation, and social adjustment.
Work with parents, teachers, and school personnel to identify causes of problems and develop effective solutions.
Counsel parents on child-rearing challenges and assist youth with social adjustment difficulties.
Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, courts, medical providers, and community agencies to ensure integrated care.
Arrange referrals to clinic and community resources, as well as medical and psychiatric tests to address identified needs.
Design, organize, and lead activities and programs aimed at enhancing social development for students and staff.
Deliver mental health services to patients across multiple schools or district locations, as required.
Ensure accurate, timely medical record documentation and provide clear written/oral communication to patients, guardians, and staff.
Participate in school meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and activities to enhance service effectiveness.
If Master's licensed, actively works towards obtaining Clinical licensure. If Clinical licensed, participates in clinical supervision as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned.