Clinical Therapist - School Based Services

A. General

This is a professional position providing a wide range of support and treatment services to a variety of consumers. The person in this position will function as part of a school team and will provide psychotherapeutic services to children, youth, and families at select schools in a Public School System. This position functions with a great deal of professional independence under the general guidance and supervision of the School Based Services Program Manager or Director.

B. Specific

Provide on-site direct and indirect services with children, youth, and their families assigned to program groups.
Participate in regular team meetings and periodic reviews with clinical and designated school personnel to coordinate efforts and maximize goal achievement
May assist with program planning evaluation
May evaluate and refer identified consumers to more or less restrictive programs based on individual needs
Collaborate with other clinical staff in planning and implementing treatment and activities
Participate in case conferences and staff meetings
May provide support services and act as liaison with the community
Maintain consumer records in keeping with professional standards and in a timely manner
Participate in in-service trainings
Work with families and individuals to assist the consumer in functioning and performs crisis intervention and emergency evaluations, as necessary
Responsible for direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations
Must adhere to agency policies and procedures
Adhere to all requirements/standards of the Behavioral Health Telehealth Agreement
Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.

Knowledge of Special Education System and IEPC process

Ability to establish effective clinical and collaborative relationships with a wide range of persons
Concern, maturity, and good judgment in relating to persons with mental illness and emotional disturbances
Ability to prepare prompt, clear, and timely documentation
Ability to work as a productive member of a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge of specialized services in the community for youth and families
Ability to assess and evaluate children on evaluation scales
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to receive and utilize constructive recommendations
Ability to maintain a professional posture in attendance, attitude, conduct, and conflict resolution
Flexibility and common sense
Ability to tolerate ambiguity, crisis, and changing priorities