Clinician

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker Location: Brownstone Intermediate School Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology/related field from an accredited college or university. Connecticut School Social Worker (071) or School Psychologist (070) Certification. Experience in school setting; interdisciplinary experience preferred. Strong organization, communication and leadership abilities and legal knowledge. Reports To: Director of Student Services and Building Principal Job Goal Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually tailored counseling and consultation to address personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience. If a school psychologist, conducts cognitive testing as appropriate through the PPT and 504 process. Duties Conduct assessments, screenings, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning or social interaction issues and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to address issues and maximize learning. Provide counseling, both individually and in small groups, to students and parents that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serve as liaison between home and school. Develop and implement students' behavior management plans. Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and familiarize stakeholders with social work services. Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff to address school district's attendance-related issues. Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and maintain professional relationships. Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Assist in the orientation of new teachers, and provide in-service training and appropriate consultation. Select and requisition appropriate books, aids, other supplies, and equipment, and maintain inventory records. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services and the Building Principal. Serve as a member of the Schools Crisis Intervention Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr