Senior School Therapist

About the position

Nexus-Woodbourne is seeking a Senior School Therapist that will provide Trauma Informed therapeutic services to youth, ages 12-18, including individual and group therapy, to address various behavioral and mental health issues. The therapist will collaborate with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to create a supportive environment conducive to student success. Position Summary: To provide and document therapeutic services to students according to the goals and objectives identified in each student's Individualized Education Plan. Review and sign-off on documentation of therapeutic services provided. The Senior School Therapist is required to work ON-SITE. This is NOT a HYBRID or REMOTE role.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic services according to the goals and objectives identified in each student's Individualized Education Plan.
• Render individual, group, and other services as identified based on the minimum weekly amount required by the IEP.
• Plan and conduct group sessions with students to meet IEP goals.
• Review and sign-off on documentation of school therapeutic services to ensure quality of services provided.
• Assist the Special Education Coordinator with evaluation of services provided.
• Provide feedback to School Therapists regarding documentation of services.
• Assist in the development of the therapeutic program based on student trends and outcomes information.
• Develop strategies to engage students.
• Assist in the evaluation of innovative trends and develop appropriate uses within Nexus.
• Educate School staff and treatment team members in the understanding of the student's educational needs.
• Regularly assess the student's educational progress with the student, the student's family and LEA, and the clinical treatment team.
• Actively participate in IEP meetings and case conferences as needed.
• Be available on-call for consultation/treatment direction and/or decisions when appropriate.
• Communicate with legal systems, schools and social service agencies and provide court testimony when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with governing agency and Nexus reporting requirements.
• Complete and compile documentation required by Nexus and governing agencies.
• Maintain the educational record according to agency policy.
• Produce informal and formal reports for parents, social workers, courts, etc.
• Review documentation from group living and classroom.
• Participate in follow-up data.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports for programs and services as required.
• Maintain accurate database and files of former and current students in special education in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Follow procedures for safe storing and integrity of all confidential student records, ensuring that student record keeping procedures comply with state and federal law.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required by assigned Agency.
• Attend relevant conferences for continued education.
• Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding students in compliance with all licensing and accreditation agencies, company policy, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Assist with other job-related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology or clinically related field.
• A certified license to provide unsupervised therapy or counseling as required per State requirements.
• Maryland-LCSW-C or LCPC or equivalent state designation for a master's level clinically related field are required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary, schedule, PTO, and health benefits.
• Guaranteed case load and positive impact on youth who need us the most.
• Therapist Flexible Scheduling - based on client & family needs.
• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment.
• Additional 8 Floating Holidays.
• Comprehensive clinical and inter-department support.
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability insurance.
• 401k match.
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family.
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family.
• NEW - Carrot Fertility Benefit.
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities.
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion.
• Clinical Professional Development.
• Company sponsored Clinical license renewal expense.
• Company sponsored continuing education training.
• Company sponsored supervision.
• Receive professional training.
• Maintain membership with a professional association.