Full Service School Therapist (Registered Intern)

Job Description

Job Description

Requirements:

Master’s Degree from an accredited university in the area of social work or counseling with 2+ years of relevant experience

MUST be a Registered Intern

Driver’s License Must be in good standing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in computer programs and software

The Full Service School Therapist provides direct clinical services to assigned cases in accordance with the client’s treatment plan. Responsibilities include providing assessment, individual, group and family counseling services.

• Documents therapeutic interactions in the client’s chart.
• Actively participates in client’s treatment plans.
• Coordinates care between psychiatrist, and other disciplines.
• Charting is accurate and legible in specific terms.
• Assists in discharge planning in accordance with treatment team and client status.
• Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Demonstrates appropriate responsibility in collecting and reporting client data in accordance with the policy and procedures.
• Functions as an individual/group/family Psychotherapist by conducting regular therapy session for the client.
• Assists in the development of therapeutic programs.
• Coordinates and provides consultation to team members on client’s mental health issues to ensure team approach is implemented.
• Records all pertinent therapeutic data in client progress notes in a timely manner.
• Attends all treatment team meetings and treatment plan updates with supporting documentation as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains contact with relevant community and school personnel to provide accurate monitoring of services.
• Maintains accurate and up to date records of client’s treatment plans and progress notes.
• Ability to develop clinical rationale and direction of treatment within supervision and displays understanding in practice.
• Ensures that documentation in client’s file, group log and weekly summaries is accurate and completed in the prescribed time (Outcomes Measures, CFRAS, Treatment Plan Updates, Grid Sheet etc.).
• Ability to utilize supervision and peer review to work toward professional growth and increase clinical competency.
• Maintains up to date daily provider logs which reflect number of units and all services provided day to day.
• Actively supports agency philosophy and goals.
• Completes assignments per department and agency schedules (i.e., SAMIS entries, Medicaid billing etc.).
• Displays adaptability to changes in the work duties or settings, including being open to new ideas and approaches to current tasks.
• Actively seeks self-improvement opportunities (continuing education and professional development).
• Reports to work, scheduled meetings, and appointments on time as scheduled.
• Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
• Escorts client safely to activities or appointments as needed.
• Ensures that clients need and services are provided within departmental guidelines.
• Relates with clients, parents, peers, school personnel and the general public in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ensures Units of Service is accurate in SAMIS (Data Entry)
  1. 96% Above Expectations
  2. 95% Meets Expectations
  3. 90% Below Expectations

Physical Demands

The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; ability to manipulate objects with hands/fingers

Medical Benefits, including dental and vision with 401K Benefits, PTO