Caseworker (Full Time)

Blue Regional School District Mt. Blue Middle School - Farmington, Maine Open in Google Maps

Blue Middle School - Farmington, Maine Open in Google Maps

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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COMMUNITY | CULTURE | CURRICULUM

“Working together to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.”

To provide medically and educationally necessary counseling services for students for whom these services are determined necessary, and to provide supervision and support to adults working with these students.

Clinicians must have an active Clinical License (LCSW, LMSW--cc, LCPC, LCPC--C) from the ME Board of Licensure and no active violations or restrictions on their license. Clinicians shall have knowledge of and comply with local, state and federal mandates related to their practice, including notifying employers and school administrators of ethical responsibilities of clinically licensed professionals.

Successful completion of the district’s designated behavioral intervention training program.

A working understanding of diverse populations, the various needs of myriad students, families, parents and communities being served in a school-based setting is paramount. Clinicians must actively help the school meet the expectations of federal, state and local mental health treatment mandates. Clinical practice in RSU 9 must be consistent with these mandates to promote academic and the clinical mission of the day treatment program.

Step 1: Create a MEIS account

Step 2: Submit a CHRC - non teaching approval application

Step 3: Register here to make your fingerprint appointment.

Performance Responsibilities

Assessment and Planning Clinicians will complete comprehensive assessments within 30 days of admission. Intervention Clinicians will provide evidence based individual and/or group therapy services that meet the needs of students attending the RSU 9 Day Treatment Program. Group therapy will often include social skills instruction. Additional group therapy may be implemented as clinically indicated. Clinicians provide crisis evaluations and mental status evaluations for students in acute mental health crisis. They also provide support for students through acute intervention and de‑escalation strategies, coordinate family consultation, assess the need for emergency services, transition planning, and coordination with outside professionals.

Documentation Clinicians are responsible for maintaining timely and accurate documentation in a manner that is consistent with Maine Care billing practices utilizing the district’s designated electronic health record. Social work service contacts and service utilization will be documented by the student’s clinician and reported at IEP meetings. The social worker will track progress on social work goals on a trimester or quarterly basis, as well as a summary report at annual IEP meetings.

Program Support Clinicians will be a regular and visual presence within the classroom milieu, a clinical lead, and an active member of the school based team, providing supportive services as needed, including but not limited to monitoring and supervision of students, communication with team members (e.g., Supervision Clinicians will maintain and document supervision for all Behavior Health Professionals at a minimum rate of 4 hours monthly. Supervision may be provided individually or in a group. Ongoing clinical supervision occurs daily within the context of the milieu.

A Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Clinical Counseling from an accredited program with a minimum of two years of supervised clinical experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

Travel between district buildings may be required at times.

Reports To: Clinicians are directly supervised by the Special Education Director & building Principal and are clinically supported by the Clinical Coordinator.

Terms of Employment: As determined by the Professional Collective Bargaining Unit.

Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually per the provision of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

District Office

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