School Social Worker - PRN

The Bradley Center•Pittsburgh, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bradley Center's Outpatient Program is expanding, offering therapy, psychiatric, and medication management services to children, adults, and families. School-Based Mental Health Services are provided to students in several school districts in Allegheny and Washington counties. This position involves providing quality individual therapeutic support and counseling to students identified by the school district via the IEP process. Services will be delivered in public schools, and the role requires close collaboration with school district personnel, including teachers, school counselors, and special education coordinators.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
Ability to build rapport quickly
Effective listening, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic
Detail oriented with a strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Initiative
Graduate degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline and the degree program includes clinical practice
LSW required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Experience diagnosing and providing therapy

Responsibilities

Assess students’ behavioral health needs and develop and implement a specific plan of services
Active involvement in the treatment of students (attends supervision, IEP, and SAP meetings)
Provide consistent and quality individual therapy as needed
Provide crisis support during school hours
Facilitate the development and implementation of a wellness, crisis and/or relapse prevention plan
Consult with school personnel related to student behavior