School-Based Therapist -Burlington Area Schools

Professional Services Group•Racine, WI

11d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities. This role involves providing mental health therapy services to students K-12 within the Burlington Area School District. School-based therapists work directly in schools to provide intervention, including individual and group therapy, education/consultation for school personnel, and family therapy as needed. The position is based at assigned school locations within the Burlington Area School District.

Requirements

Master's degree
Licensure to provide mental health therapy in the State of Wisconsin; LPC, LPC-IT, APSW, or LCSW or be eligible to obtain one.
Pre-licensed therapists are also welcome to apply, and supervision is provided as part of the work environment.

Nice To Haves

Interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting.
Experience working with schools.
Understanding of family systems.
Understanding of the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma.

Responsibilities

Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
Create and review client treatment plans and provide psychotherapy in accordance with the treatment plans.
Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family system, mental health, parenting, and alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, or group counseling.
Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.
Provide consultation to the child's school and school personnel as needed.
Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.