Licensed Therapist - School Based Part-Time

Position:Licensed Therapist - School Based Part-Time

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job :621

# of Openings:7

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Position:Licensed Therapist
Program:School Based Integrated Services

Status: Part-time/Hourly

Openings: Part-Time - NKC School District

Description:
This position provides direct clinical counseling services in school-based setting. The direct clinical counseling services include assessment (initial assessment, testing or other assessment) and treatment (individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, art therapy, play therapy, support groups and psycho educational groups) with designated populations. Will provide treatment planning, case management and follow up of cases. Case management includes support calls, networking with agencies and coordinating services.

Responds to initial phone calls and documents information as needed. Maintains agency files according to Synergy’s documentation standards.

This position requires Master’s degree in counseling or social work. Must be licensed in Missouri at the Master’s level (Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker).

Synergy’s School Based Integrated Services Program (SBIS) provides services to local school districts and charter schools. The objective of this program is to assist school staff in the implementation of a trauma sensitive and resiliency based school culture. Working with schools to recognize and address student vulnerabilities as they relate to trauma through classroom education, behavior support, case management, clinical services, and faculty coaching.

School based staff will model trauma informed care approaches to working with students, families, school systems, and communities in accordance with Synergy Services policies, procedures and philosophies. Staff for this program should be familiar with trauma informed practices and dynamics of school settings; have strong communication skills, work ethic, and organization skills; be self-motivated, flexible, reliable, and be able to work as a part of a team while also working independently.

Direct care staff within the SBIS program work a 48 week schedule to match a traditional school calendar, having 4 weeks off in summer, in addition to the Wednesday before thanksgiving, winter break and spring break. Providing services during fall/spring semesters and summer school. Benefits are still available to full time SBIS employees and further details regarding pay schedule and time off will be discussed during the interview process.

include the following:

• Provides direct clinical counseling services to students in the school setting including assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and support/psychoeducation groups (may include in-home work);
• Provides professional development regarding trauma to school staff;
• Assists with trauma-informed care implementation in the school setting;
• Provides crisis management as needed;

• Provides treatment planning, case management and follow-up of cases;
• Provides support calls and networks with other agencies;
• Writes reports as requested;
• Makes outside referrals for additional services as appropriate;
• Maintains client files according to agency documentation standards;