School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Company: Harrison School District Two


Description: Annual Salary: $53,841+ (Salary placement is based on experience and education level.)Job Summary:The School-Based Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing therapy services related to mental health care to assigned students at a designated school location and will provide consultation services to the education staff to support the overall student wellness goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family therapy, and counseling to students for the purpose of self-regulation skill development, trauma responsive therapeutic interventions, brief solution-based therapy, other cognitive and skill-based interventions, crisis intervention and implementation of quality mental health care with the ability to provide crisis counseling during critical incidents or other situations.
• Attend meetings with school staff, mental health providers, families and students for behavior, interventions, attendance, individualized education programs, and for risk and threat assessments.
• Consult with teachers, mental health staff and administrators regarding mental health interventions and best practices.
• Provide continuous student evaluation consistent with established teacher, school and district objectives, goals and policies for the purpose of advising consistent and effective mental health services to reach set goal.
• Refer students, parents, families and/or guardians to appropriate resources, special programs, or outside agencies, refer to community-based resources as needed. Document services for Medicaid reimbursement, if needed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor/administrator.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Master’s Degree required with a license in psychology, licensed clinical social work, licensed marriage and family therapy, or licensed professional counselor. This may include LPCC, LPC, LSW, LCSW Masters or PhD psychologist.
• Possess, or be eligible for, Department of Regulatory Agencies License.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
• At least 3 years experience as a licensed mental health provider.
• Experience and expertise in working with children and adolescents.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in the delivery of mental health programming.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a leader to include gaining the confidence and engagement of all members of the professional learning community and interdisciplinary department teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and to coach and support staff so that they may effectively implement best practices.
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.
• Advanced oral and written communication, English language, presentation/training, critical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing school systems related to wellness and mental health.
• Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education, Superintendent, school and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Official transcripts required.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications to their application may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un-redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted resumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post-secondary education.Application Procedure:
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Salary: $53841 per year

Location: Colorado

Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 01:50:07 GMT


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