School Based Therapist

School Based Therapist

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

We are seeking a Full-Time School Based Therapist to join one of our school-based teams assisting in District 27J and Adams County District 12. We're passionate about making an impact on our clients and the schools they attend. Achieving this requires innovative thinking and a creative approach to challenges. We collaborate and partner with school administrators, teachers, and counseling staff to best support our clients. Our aspiration is to enhance the health of our community.

As a School Based Therapist, you will:

• Provide behavioral health assessments and evidence-based interventions to clients and their families.
• Prepare treatment plans; monitor progress; provide follow-up and case management / community referrals; and consult with other professional, paraprofessionals, and school staff.
• Provide 5-6 scheduled hours of direct care daily
• Provide group therapy, offer trainings for school staff, and offer other psycho-educational interventions as needed.
• Document all notes / interventions in a timely manner.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed to clients on your caseload.
• Ensure a safe, comfortable, and confidential therapeutic environment, officing in the school
• Receive ongoing supervision and attend 28 hours of approved clinical training per year, in addition to Center required trainings.
• Enjoy a 10-month school year (contracted work)
• Summer work in June and July is available and encouraged, but not mandatory
• Enjoy scheduled time off as the work schedule aligns with the Public Schools calendar and school breaks

Required:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or directly related field.
• Must have current good-standing registration in DORA
• Understanding of brief, empirically supported, solution-focused interventions with children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong familiarity with DSM V, ICD 10 and diagnostic techniques
• Strong comfort and familiarity with crisis intervention skills and processes
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Computer literacy
• Fabulous attitude and belief in the resiliency of clients

Preferred :

• Professional Counseling Licensure: LP, LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
• Bilingual skills

10 month position - District 27J - 3 schools Thimmig Elementary, Turnberry Elementary, and SecondCreek Elementary.

$58,000-$63,000 (Independently Licensed) annually for the 10-month school year.

$50,000- $53,000 (UNLICENSED) annually for the 10-month school year.

**Option to work summer programs for additional pay**

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend