School Based Therapist - Provisional (LMSW or PLPC) or Fully Licensed

REDISCOVER•Lee's Summit, MO

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About The Position

ReDiscover is hiring a School Based Therapist for its Children's Community Service Department, serving school-aged youth in southeastern Jackson County, Missouri. The Children's Services program provides mental health services to youth at home, school, or in the community. Staff have smaller caseloads, may meet with clients one or more times per week, and have flexible schedules to help prevent transportation or family scheduling issues from disrupting services. The therapist provides assessment, case management, treatment planning, and other clinical services to children and youth who are ReDiscover clients. The role requires coordination and communication with clients, families, and other parties involved in service provision, along with appropriate supervision or training for challenging cases. ReDiscover describes itself as a nonprofit community mental health center with more than 50 years of community impact and a culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth.

Requirements

Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients enrolled in the program.
Master's or doctorate degree in a social science field as defined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
At minimum, advanced Missouri licensure such as Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Ability to work with people facing multiple challenges, including mental illness, substance abuse, physical challenges, and developmental disabilities.
Valid automobile operator's license, a vehicle, and state-minimum-required automobile coverage.
Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel, and email use.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensure.
At least two years of clinical experience providing direct services to children and adolescents in a mental health setting.
Knowledge of community resources and health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area, and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.

Responsibilities

Provide biopsychosocial assessment and case management services, as appropriate, for child and youth clients.
Accurately and completely assess children and families using required diagnostic tools.
Develop treatment plans that address the needs of the child, family, and community and work toward treatment goals.
Follow through on tasks and interventions identified by all parties involved.
Integrate service provision among all parties to address the client's needs.
Use clinically sound judgment and seek appropriate supervision or training for difficult or hard-to-serve clients.
Maintain clear, concise, timely, and accurate communication with all parties involved in service provision.
Meet with clients and families within program-established timeframes.