Therapist - School Based
About The Position
The School Based Therapist provides integrated outpatient mental health treatment services in a school setting to support and promote mental health recovery. The role provides individual, family, and group therapy to youth referred by a Douglas County School District and collaborates with and educates school staff on mental health best practices. Therapists facilitate access to mental health treatment at Adapt; provide therapeutic interventions, including informed consent, advocacy, and integrated care; assist with access to community resources; support the development and retention of natural and community supports; provide individual, group, and community psychoeducation; and work to reduce stigma and barriers while building a community foundation for success.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, behavioral science, or a related field.
- Current MHACBO eligibility/registration as a QMHP or current Oregon Licensing Board Associate Registration.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a mental health supported educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide treatment services through assessments and evaluations, case management, consultation, and individual, group, and family therapy to promote recovery, resiliency, wellness, independence, and safety.
- Provide treatment interventions to child and family clientele, including crisis intervention, assessment, and collaborative development of Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSP).
- Provide intervention as part of crisis services when necessary.
- Help clients access needed resources, supports, and treatment services through referral, consultation, coordination, case management, and advocacy.
- Provide consultation and training for and with clients, staff, professionals, other service agencies, and the public.
- Attend unit meetings and workshops, and develop, modify, or obtain training programs and materials in consultation with the program manager.
- Maintain and complete required records, reports, documentation, and written communications in accordance with departmental policy and state law.
- Participate in professional development through individual and group supervision, unit and agency staff meetings, workshops, and Essential Learning tutorials.
- Promote peer professional development by sharing training materials and training others in successful interventions.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy for youth referred by a Douglas County School District.
- Collaborate with and educate school staff on mental health best practices.
Benefits
- 100% paid premiums on full-family medical insurance for full-time employees working 40 hours; cash waiver available.
- Dental, vision, and pet insurance options.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution.
- In-house training, on-site professional development, and an annual allowance for external training.
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance, when applicable.
- Clinical supervision toward licensure is available.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
