School-Based Therapist - Washington County School Districts

Job Description

Job Description

$1,000 Sign on Bonus When You Join Our Team of School-Based TherapistsAre you a Wisconsin state licensed or in training mental health counselor, who enjoys working with adolescents and serving your community? We are now accepting resumes for School-Based Therapists in our Washington County School-Based programs! Professional Services Group provides school-based services in various counties and school districts. Professional Services Group and Community Impact Programs is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.Our programs work with children and their families who are struggling with academic and behavioral concerns within the school environment. School-Based staff go directly into the school to provide intervention, including: individual and group therapy, education/consultation and collaboration for school personnel, and family therapy as needed.Ideal candidates will enjoy having summers off or reduced summer hours. Part-time summer hours are available in addition to those associated with the 9-month salary. Candidates should have an interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting. Those with experience with working with schools and an understanding of family systems, the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are also preferred.KEY RESPONSIBILITES OF OUR SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST:Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.Create and review client treatment plans.Provide psychotherapy in accordance with the child's treatment plans.Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.Provide consultation to the child's school and school personnel as needed.Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.HOURS AND LOCATION: This position is part-time with the opportunity to develop into full-time with hours varying depending on school hours of operation but typically will occur Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30-5:00pm. This position may require travel to different schools with mileage reimbursement provided monthly. WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!Flexible hours and great work-life balanceMileage ReimbursementWork culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staffOpportunities for advancement and professional developmentSALARY: Depending on experience and licensure; $22.00 per hour for training licenses and $28.00 per hour for fully licensed therapist.REQUIREMENTS:All applicants must possess a master's degree and licensure to provide mental health therapy in the State of Wisconsin; LPC, LPC-IT, LCSW or APSWEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status