School Based Therapist, Detroit Public Schools | Part-Time

CNS Healthcare Careers • Detroit, MI

3h • $57,600 - $80,150 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, CNS Healthcare's mission is to serve the people of our communities. The School Based Clinician provides mental health services to students and their families eligible to receive services. These services include screening, assessment and treatment of identified students in the school based, outpatient setting or community. The School Based Clinician provides guidance, support and/or referrals to help students increase their overall level of functioning in emotional health, academic, family life and involvement in their community. Please note: This position does provide services in a school-based setting.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy, AND State licensure: Limited-Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LLMSW), Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Limited-Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited-Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LLMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Temporary Limited-License Psychologist (TLLP), Limited-Licensed Psychologist (LLP), OR Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Child Mental Health Professional: Possess or obtain Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) designation within 90 days of hire, and then maintain throughout employment.
• At least 1 year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft office products (including Outlook, Word, and Excel), and electronic health records (EHRs)
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive environment that recognizes the value and contributions of all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability
• Ability to work closely with persons with mental or physical limitations
• Ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and build positive working relationships
• Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature

Nice To Haves

• Intellectual and Developmental Disability Professional: Possess or obtain Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) designation within 90 days of hire, and then maintain throughout employment.
• At least 1 year of experience involving the treatment of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, can include internship or field placement experience.
• Prior experience working with all age groups including children; solution focused brief therapy; substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment; stages of change and/or motivational interviewing.
• Experience in the community mental health setting.
• 1 year of clinical experience in individual and group psychotherapy under clinical supervision.
• 1 year of master level experience in the examination, evaluation, and evaluation of children with severe emotional disturbances.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening, comprehensive assessments, classroom observation, diagnosis, and evaluation of students served as clinically appropriate.
• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management services in alignment with the individual plan of service (IPOS) utilizing evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to assist with problem-solving and implementing solutions.
• Participate school activities and provide workshops, educational activities or in-service staff trainings to increase understanding of child mental health disorder
• Focuses on improving therapeutic supports and functional skills in the areas of education, employment, social supports, wellness, self-management, and prevent out-of-home placement.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Completion of lethality risk assessments as indicated (e.g. suicide/homicide/potential for violence/substance use) with dispositions and recommendations included in IPOS.
• May collaborate with the case holders and school personnel to support person-centered planning with assigned person served to identify needs and interventions.
• Support the coordination of care for assigned cases by collaborating with internal and external providers.
• Responsible for managing assigned caseload including ensuring that all individual documentation and authorizations are up-to-date, and following admission, transition, and discharge procedures housed in CNS Electronic Health Record.
• Perform or facilitate the intake of new persons served as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings, agency focus groups, work groups, and committees as assigned.
• Support the development of agency staff and community partners by providing training as assigned.
• May participate in internal and external presentations to provide education about school based services.
• May provide transportation for persons served.
• Meet direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations.
• Maintain compliance with quality care initiatives including Meaningful Use (MU), Medicare Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) requirements.
• Ensure that the CNS Healthcare standards of service are applied to interactions with individuals served, guests, and staff.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and conferences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level