Therapist; Child and Adolescent Health Program

Therapist (Child and Adolescent Health Program)

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Under general supervision, the Therapist uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to perform responsible and difficult professional casework. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist to join our team in a school-based setting, where you will have the rewarding opportunity to support children and families directly in their learning environment. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy through individual and group sessions.

You will also collaborate with school staff and families to ensure a holistic approach to care, while connecting clients to community resources when needed. This position is ideal for someone who is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, bringing both professional expertise and a passion for helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans, and conduct therapeutic interventions with clients, which may include observation and/or psychological testing.
• Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of the treatment plan, including interpretation of medical records when needed.
• Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client needs.
• Participate in treatment team conferences that may include other professionals, family members, and referral sources.
• Research and locate available help outlets based on identified client needs, which may include both in‑house and external referrals.
• Coordinate services and may participate as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow up on the various services the client was referred to, ensuring participation and program compliance, which may involve reviews conducted at the client’s home or other locations.
• Review, discuss and determine progress toward goals and formulate measurable goals.
• Document all services in compliance with the agency’s quality assurance plan.
• Report on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelines.
• Maintain agency confidentiality and client privacy in accordance with agency policies, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA.
• Maintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniques.
• Follow funding source requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services provided.
• Conduct group therapy sessions as needed.
• May sign off on patient charts if fully licensed.
• May supervise interns if fully licensed.
• May conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area.
• May translate and interpret information for non‑English speaking clients as needed.
• May lead the work of others, including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff, and interns.
• Ensure that clients in SUD programming receive necessary clinical care to progress in completion of treatment goals.
• Fully licensed therapists provide licensure supervision to limited licensed therapists and/or interns.
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Biological, psychological, and sociological concepts and trends.
• Intermediate to advanced crisis intervention techniques.
• Community resources, including social services agencies and crisis intervention providers.
• Processes, rules, and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding eligibility and maintenance of services received.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care, including assessment of acute intoxication/withdrawal potential and biomedical conditions and complications.
• Knowledge of co‑occurring disorders, trauma, and brain development (preferred).

• Minimum degree:
  Master’s degree.
• Disciplines:
  Social Work, Psychology,…