Counselor, School Based

School Based Counselor

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Health Joy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
• Professional Development Support

Reporting to the Supervisor, BH Services the Counselor, School Based will provide an array of services to support school students and staff. These services may include education, consultation/training, prevention, crisis intervention and ongoing treatment. Ongoing treatment services will be developed in response to a students needs, including complete diagnostic assessment, case management, and individual, group and family counseling. You will be relied on to provide excellent and complete diagnostic client assessment.

You will formulate treatment plans by providing community, home, and school based counseling services to children and their families.

• Working primarily in the school environment, will demonstrate excellent outreach and engagement skills, forming positive relationships with school staff, students, and parents.
• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for referred students, incorporating input from students, parents and educational staff. These will be conducted at a location convenient for the family, including school, office or home.
• Develop treatment plans to meet assessed needs, including specific goals, objective and interventions.
• Facilitate referrals to other Signature Health services and community resources as needed.
• Work with school staff to plan and implement early intervention activities, including screenings, classroom presentations, and discussion/ student support groups.
• Assist clients to learn and utilize behavior and feeling management techniques interchangeable within a school and home setting.
• Participate in school team meetings; MFE and IEP meetings, both at the individual student level and for purposes of developing effective building strategies to meet student needs.
• Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards. All documentation will be entered into the agency Electronic Medical Record.
• Maintain clear communication with referral sources or designated liaison individuals in the school and community.
• Assist in community outreach.
• Reach out and engage parents, providing assistance in implementing effective parenting interventions.
• Act as an advocate/liaison for client and parents with school and other community partners/agencies
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.
• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by school, family preference and Signature Health protocols.
• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.
• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.
• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT or MFT License in the state of Ohio required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Possess an understanding of children's development, parenting, and family systems.

Work is normally performed the school setting, but may occur in office or in client home as needed. While hours of operation are generally aligned with school schedule, position may require flexibility to work evenings and extended hours to meet family needs may be required. Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work. Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.

Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology. Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties. Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted…