Behavioral Health School Based Child and Family Therapist - Jerome Schools

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 students that attend school(s) where office is located. Age range is determined by grades of that school. 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.

• Longevity bonus: $6,000 after one year of full-time employment; $6,000 after two years; $8,000 after three years.
• Production bonus also available.

• Master s degree in Social Work, or an equivalent field.
• Current State of Idaho Clinical Social Worker license in good standing required or license eligible required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience required.

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based clinical social work and 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.

• Position requires: a) provision of intensive, integrated professional mental health services and treatment planning in a school environment; b) provision of professional leadership in the determination of appropriate therapeutic approaches and methods; c) planning and implementing outreach/education programs, workshops, and activities; d) supervising clinical activities of therapists, students, and/or interns within area of specialty; e) establishment and maintenance of case files and related documents for clinical and legal purposes.
• Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families 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…