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Family Health Services

Twin Falls, ID | Full Time

$56k-72k (estimate)

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Behavioral Health School Based Therapist - Bickel Elementary & Bridge Middle Schools

Family Health Services Twin Falls, ID

$56k-72k (estimate)

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Family Health Services is Hiring a Behavioral Health School Based Therapist - Bickel Elementary & Bridge Middle Schools Near Twin Falls, ID

Description

This position will be between Bickel Elementary and Bridge Middle School

SUMMARY:

Provides, oversees, and/or administers a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic,

counseling therapy, group therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in a

school environment which requires a high degree of independent decision-making and program administration.

Treatment is for children ages 5 up to 15 years old. Leads and trains lower level counselors/social workers,

and/or interns engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities, as appropriate to the individual position. Starting annual salary of $57,000 DOE.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence based clinical social work and mental health counseling

principles, methods, procedures, and standards for children and families.

• Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.

• Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.

• Knowledge of community mental health resources.

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures for the age groups being treated.

• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of

constituencies in a school setting and diverse community.

• Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.

• Knowledge and understanding of crisis intervention techniques.

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental

health clinical practices.

• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

• Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.

• Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies.

• Knowledge of community health care and vocational services.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Position requires: a) provision of intensive, integrated professional mental health services and treatment

planning in a school environment; b) provision of professional leadership in the determination of appropriate

therapeutic approaches and methods; c) planning and implementing outreach/education programs, workshops,

and activities; d) supervising clinical activities of therapists, students, and/or interns within area of specialty if

appropriate for the location; e) establishment and maintenance of case files and related documents for clinical

and legal purposes.

1. Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to students, families and groups as appropriate to

the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides

therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.

2. Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological screenings, and/or

observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper

therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.

3. Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the

performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.

4. Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for clients in a crisis condition and

for those with serious disturbance problems.

5. Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services.

6. Follows up to determine reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when

indicated.

7. Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients;

prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast

of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.

8. Provides communication and collaboration with school personnel, as appropriate, to ensure a standard

for coordination of care.

9. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records,

rights, and responsibilities.

10. Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may

serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.

11. As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets

and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop

service plans, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.

12. May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in

immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.

13. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SAFETY:

Family Health Services enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously

developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each employee is responsible for completing all

training requirements, participating in emergency response tasks as requested, and serving on safety committees

and teams as requested. In addition, employees must accept the responsibility for maintaining the safety of

themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all

hazards or unsafe conditions, and providing feedback to supervisors and management on all safety issues.

COMPLIANCE (MEDICARE):

Family Health Services is committed to the very highest standards of ethics and integrity. It is our policy to

properly determine the accuracy of reporting and billing our services in accordance with the rules, laws and

regulations of FHS, the state government, and the federal government. FHS employees will do their part to

ensure accurate documenting and billing practices, participate in compliance trainings and will identify and

report any concerns or activities that may violate these standards.

Each employee will be trained on the FHS Medicare Compliance Plan and the Standards of Conduct and asked to

sign a Conflict of Interest Statement at hire and annually thereafter. A copy of the Medicare Compliance Plan

and the FHS Standards of Conduct are available on the FHS home page under the Compliance tab.

PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (PCMH):

Family Health Services is committed to providing our patients with the highest standards of care by becoming

recognized as patient centered medical home. FHS staff is expected to participate in this process by being an

active and willing PCMH team member. Specific duties and expectations may vary and will be identified by

position and site.

PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE:

Employee must read and understand the general and specific operational, safety, and environmental requirements

of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to this job.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or an equivalent field. Current State of Idaho Social

Worker/Counselor license in good standing or license eligible and minimum one year post graduate experience

required.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Ancillary Healthcare

SALARY

$56k-72k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/14/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/26/2024

WEBSITE

fhsid.org

HEADQUARTERS

JEROME, ID

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1983

TYPE

Private

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Ancillary Healthcare

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