School-Based Clinical Therapist

School Based Mental Health TherapistThe School Based Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, counseling, supportive services and case management to students and families; The therapist will maintain a caseload that includes children/adolescents ages 8-17, or a combination of both in the designated School.Primary Job Responsibilities:Provides mental health services and programs that foster pro-social skills and appropriate behaviorIdentifies the mental health and behavioral needs of studentsDevelops and implements treatment plansConducts clinical interviews, assessments, observations, and writes clinical reportsProvides individual, group, and family therapy services either in the school or in the homeReviews referrals of students who need intensive mental health servicesMakes recommendations for behavioral health therapy servicesProvides support in the development of behavior support plansMaintains and facilitates communication with families and school personnel.Education/Experience:Master's Degree in a Human Services related field.Must be licensed in the District of Columbia in one of the following licenses (LG, LGPC, LGSW, LPC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT or Psychologist.Two years minimum of direct-care clinical services with individuals with mental health diagnoses.Competencies:Do the Right Thing – Doing what's right starts with integrity. It means being honest about your actions, your intentions, and how you treat people—especially when no one's watching.Own It – Everyone has a part. If you've been trusted with something, it's because it's yours to manage. When we all take care of our piece, everything runs like it should.Serve First – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.Choose Solutions – You always have a choice. Our strength is choosing what moves us forward. Be someone who solves, and choose what helps, not what hurts.Lead with Respect – You can't lead others if you don't respect yourself first. Respect shows up in how we speak, how we act, and how we care for people. Leadership starts inside.Commit to the Goal – The plan might shift. The process might change. People might come and go. But the goal remains the goal . Get there—and make sure we're getting there together. Preventive Measures Inc