Behavioral Health School Based Child and Family Therapist - Kimberly Schools Job Eagle area,Idaho USA,Healthcare

Description

SUMMARY:

Provides, oversees, and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a school environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration. Treatment is for children ages 11 up to 18 years old. Leads and trains lower level counselors/social workers, and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position

$57,000 - $85,250 DOE.

$6,000 after one year of full-time employment.

$6,000 after two years of full-time employment.

$8,000 after three years of full-time employment.

Production bonus also available.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s in Counseling, Social Work, or an equivalent field. Current State of Idaho Master of Social Worker or Professional Counselor license in good standing required, or license eligible and minimum one year post graduate experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED:

Knowledge and understanding of evidence based clinical social mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards for children and families.
Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
Knowledge of community mental health resources.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures for the age groups being treated.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a school setting and diverse community.
Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
Knowledge and understanding of crisis intervention techniques.
Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to students, families and groups as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.

Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological screenings, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.

Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.

Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.

Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services.

Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.

Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.

Provides communication and collaboration with school personnel, as appropriate, to ensure a standard for coordination of care.

Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.

Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.

As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.

May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SAFETY:

Family Health Services enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety…