School Based Therapist (Full-Time) - LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC

BTST Services LLC•Springdale, MD

89d•$70,000 - $70,000

About The Position

BTST Services LLC is a CARF accredited licensed mental health agency providing comprehensive programs and integrated care to children, teens, and adults throughout the state of Maryland. BTST works to stay on the cutting edge of technological advancements to provide our clients with the most efficient and accessible care, in an ever-changing society. BTST takes an individualized and strength-based approach to care, as we realize that each person’s need and required treatment modalities are unique and vary case by case. The School Therapist will provide high-quality services to assigned school(s) in compliance with agency policies. While collaborating with the community therapist to ensure wrap around services for the client.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
A passion for making an impact on the lives of those who need it
Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and the special needs population
Active licensure in the state of Maryland (LMSW or LCSW-C)

Responsibilities

Provide clinical, therapeutic services to individual clients and families that can includes but is not limited to: Individual, family; group therapy, crisis intervention, advocacy and supportive services, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning
Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and work with community and school providers as needed
Timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts and progress which adheres to standards and regulations as set forth by the agency, the respective licensing board and COMAR
Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the agency and facility
Maintain ethical standards per their licensure and for performing services in a professional manner that is congruent with the mission and values of the agency
Perform duties as needed in accordance with achieving agency goals and maintaining quality standards.
Support the mental health needs of the assigned school, through integration into school activities, creating monthly programming, participation in classrooms, and through sharing and supporting school staff understanding of mental health principles
Serve as a resource to students, school staff, and families
All other duties assigned