Early Intervention Specialist

Early Intervention Therapist- Howard County Public Schools (26738) Hot Job Silver Spring Office - Silver Spring, MD 20904 Overview Salary Range $44.52 - $45.64 Hourly Position Type Full Time Graduate Degree Category Health Care Description Thrive Behavioral Health is currently hiring social workers and counselors with LCSW-Cs, LCPCs, LMSWs, LGPCs, or similar who have an active, unrestricted license through the state of Maryland to work with Thrive's Howard County School-Based Program. Thrive employees will have regular CEU opportunities along with FREE weekly supervision. We are looking for licensed therapists to provide social, emotional and behavioral support in the Howard County School System. This position is geared towards students between Pre-K and 5th grades that have social, emotional and behavioral problems at school. Our goal is to be able to provide social, emotional, and behavioral support in the school to reduce said behaviors. The position is approximately 37.5-38.5 hours a week, with some flexibility of scheduling and other benefits. Additional work is available outside of the BCPS contract. The therapists will provide professional development, consultation and support to school staff and administrators and services will take place in the Howard County School Clusters. **There are a handful of schools open throughout Howard County, so if this location isn't ideal, ask about the others.** Requirements: Fully licensed in the State of Maryland through the Social Work or Professional Counselor boards Experience with a younger population of 4 years old and up Must be familiar with multiple intervention types Able to form strong connections with integral school staff and families Able to provide consultation and plan formulation for specific behaviors interfering with classroom success Able to work with Thrive staff to develop and implement school-specific trainings on managing behavioral health concerns of student Bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply! Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining an active caseload list of students Attend interest meetings with the school-based team Assist in program development, professional development, and related tasks Candidates should be able to interact in a professional manner, build productive & positive relationships and collaborate effectively with others, both internally and externally and collaborate effectively. The successful candidate will confidently represent the agency and its mission. This position is paid hourly and is NOT based on a fee-for-service structure. EXTRA INCOME CAN BE EARNED ON A FEE FOR SERVICE BASIS The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands: Frequently sit, stand, and or walk Regularly driving a motor vehicle Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking Regularly typing Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds The ability to work in a fast pace environment with potential for stressful situations Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens. Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected 1-2 days a week. Thrive Behavioral Health provides individual, family, and school-based therapy services to adults, children and families in homes, schools, and community settings. We serve clients throughout Maryland. Our diverse team of clinicians take a proactive approach to treatment by meeting with clients via telehealth and in neighborhoods, homes, and schools to reduce the barriers to traditional mental health treatment. Thrive also has clinic-based programs in Rosedale, Catonsville, Millersville, Bel Air and Silver Spring. The Thrive team is committed to the goal of maintaining a culture that supports its staff that represent a wide range of lived experiences, skills, and training. Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. EEOC STATEMENT It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5 (a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Qualifications REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice and regulatory standards. Treatment knowledge: Provides therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities. Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors. Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education. Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred. Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary. Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic. Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands. Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events-level equivalent to at least four years of college. Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria. AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (CHILDREN, 3-17 YEARS) Demonstrates the ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdraw and nutritional needs); and ethical concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs). Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient. As guided by the treatment plans, implements appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and restores developmental progression in childhood & adulthood. Recommends special precautions (such as safety planning or crisis intervention) for children & adults, as needed. Evaluates the response of the child/adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria. Knowledgeable of normative developmental milestones in accordance with chronological age. MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS Education, Training, and Experience Required: Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Prefer CPR/FFA Certification. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands: Frequently sit, stand, and or walk Regularly driving a motor vehicle Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking Regularly typing Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds The ability to work in a fast pace environment with potential for stressful situations Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens. Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected EEOC STATEMENT It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5 (a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr