Therapist, LCSW/LPC

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Position provides outpatient therapy services to students; develops prevention and intervention strategies; assesses students and families; provides case management; monitors student progress; and makes referrals. Position is primarily responsible for student access to services such as individual, group, and family therapy. Position is responsible for crisis intervention, peer/family counseling and support, screening, assessment, brief treatment, consultative services, education and engagement, linkage to community resources, outreach and advocacy.

Requirements

• Must possess an active, unrestricted Virginia Department of Health Professionals clinical license (LCSW or LPC) in the State of Virginia (must be fully licensed) is preferred.
• Exceptions for provisional hiring will be made for candidates that are Virginia Board of Social Work approved Supervisee in Social Work or Virginia Board of Counseling approved Resident in Counseling.
• At least 3 years of post-licensure, Supervisee in Social Work, or Resident in Counseling experience providing individual, group, and family therapy is preferred.
• At least 3 years of post-licensure, Supervisee in Social Work, or Resident in Counseling experience providing crisis intervention, counseling, and substance abuse prevention education and treatment for school aged children; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of trauma informed care, substance abuse education, mental health services, and referral resources.
• Must possess excellent assessment, therapy provision, case management, crisis intervention, interpersonal, conflict mediation, and communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to conduct individual and group therapy sessions, assessments, workshops, and activities for students and their families.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, staff, and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Implements school based outpatient therapy program for Newport News Public Schools students.
• Collaborates with school staff to develop intervention and prevention strategies for students and develops individualized service plans to facilitate achievement.
• Communicates with school staff and treatment team (Primary Care Practitioner (PCP), Psychiatrist, In-Home Counselor, etc.).
• Conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions in areas of trauma, crisis intervention, family intervention, problem solving/decision making, conflict resolution, coping skills, grief, and anger management.
• Timely completion of written records for each student receiving therapy services to include but not limited to: intake assessment and notes; progress notes; treatment plan; any other form found to be applicable to school based outpatient therapy services.
• Provides families with information related to the needs of their child and acts as a resource to parents/guardians by providing family support referrals and resources.
• Serves as a liaison between their assigned school and such agencies as human services, court services, community services board, and/or community based mental health agencies regarding mental health care therapy services, substance abuse, and/or social emotional concerns affecting a student’s progress in the academic, home, and community environment.
• Acts as a resource to administrators, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, student support specialist, teachers, and health services personnel at the assigned school regarding the school based therapy program.
• Conducts staff development activities geared toward prevention and intervention iniatives.
• Acts as a member of the school crisis team and provides referral services as needed under the supervision of the Student Support Supervisor.
• Maintains necessary records and reports ensuring confidentiality of students and their families.
• Inputs information for student services in shared data base.
• Assists in developing and implementing crisis intervention, trauma informed care, student and family support interventions, problem solving/decision making, grief, anger management, and substance abuse programs under the supervision of the Student Support Supervisor.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

What This Job Offers

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