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School-Based Clinician / Assessment Specialist

River Valley Counseling

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team here at River Valley Counseling Center, Inc.!

We are hiring a School-Based Clinician / Assessment Specialist!

About Us:

At River Valley Counseling Center, Inc. (RVCC), our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every person in our community. We provide expert, compassionate care grounded in honesty, respect, and dignity. Through collaboration, innovation, and education, we inspire hope and empower positive change in those we serve.

We are committed to being responsible stewards of our resources, ensuring efficient and cost-effective care for all.

Position Summary:

The school-based Clinician / Assessment Specialist at River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) is a dual-role position responsible for providing direct mental health services within school settings while also conducting diagnostic and psychological assessments. This role maintains a clinical caseload, delivers therapeutic interventions, and collaborates with school staff, families, and interdisciplinary providers. In addition, the position supports diagnostic evaluation efforts—particularly for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—to ensure accurate diagnosis, inform treatment planning, and enhance overall quality of care. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, team-oriented environment while maintaining client dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct therapeutic services to children and adolescents within assigned school settings in alignment with RVCC’s Counselor II/Clinician standards
  • Maintain an active caseload, including individual, family, and collateral sessions
  • Coordinate care with school staff, families, and external providers to support client treatment goals
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and regulatory standards
  • Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and supervision as required
  • Respond to crisis situations and provide appropriate interventions within the school setting
  • Administer and score standardized psychological and developmental assessments, including but not limited to: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), Autism screening tools (e.g., AQ-10), Projective and/or supplemental measures (e.g., CAT, TAT), ADHD assessments (e.g., Conners CPT-3, BASC-3)
  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic intake interviews, including: Developmental history, Symptom presentation, Functional impairments, Alignment with DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria
  • Differentiate between Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and other overlapping or co-occurring conditions
  • Identify and document co-occurring mental health, behavioral, or learning concerns
  • Prepare clear, concise, and clinically sound assessment summaries and reports
  • Collaborate with psychologists, psychiatrists, and interdisciplinary team members to support diagnostic clarification and treatment planning
  • Maintain fidelity to assessment protocols, ethical standards, and best practices
  • Support a multidisciplinary approach to client care by integrating assessment findings into treatment recommendations
  • Promote culturally competent and neurodiversity-affirming assessment and clinical practices
  • Contribute to strengthening RVCC’s internal assessment capacity and service delivery model
  • Stay current with evidence-based practices in ASD, ADHD, and child/adolescent mental health
  • Other duties asassigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Master’s degree in human services, Social Work or related health or services field.
  • Independent clinical licensure required (e.g., LMHC, LICSW, or equivalent)
  • Formal training in ADOS-2 administration by an approved Independent Trainer
  • Experience administering ADHD and related psychological assessment tools
  • Demonstratedexpertisein diagnosing and treatingAutism Spectrum Disorderand ADHD
  • Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development
  • Ability to conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and interpret results
  • Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming care
  • Meet all requirements for RVCC Counselor II/Clinician position.

Preferred:

  • Bilingual in Spanish & English

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Collaboration with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team
  • The chance to make a real difference in our communities

Summary of Benefits:

  • Salary: 68,000 per year

Based on years of experience, level of education, specialty and licensure/certifications. Additional Compensation for advanced education for qualifying positions.

  • Generous time off benefits for eligible positions
  • Exclusive employee discounts
  • Excellent and affordable insurance including health, vision, dental and pet insurance.
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • CEU reimbursement
  • 403b match
  • Retention Payments offered to licensed and licensed eligible clinicians!
Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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