School-Based Therapist

• Provides direct mental health services (intake assessment, treatment planning, individual/family/group therapy services, and crisis interventions) to assigned clients. Provides services at approved locations as determined by clinical need.
• Monitors his/her caseload, daily, via the MHP Caseload Compliance Report (in Credible) and completes all necessary documentation as indicated by the report.
• Completes treatment plans every 180 days.
• Completes documentation required by managed Care and/or private insurance for approval of service reimbursement.
• Completes daily progress notes and Safety/Incident Reports on or before the end of the next calendar day as outlined in Policy 4-4, ‘Contemporaneous Documentation.’
• Furnishes required reports to DCFS, legal system and other involved agencies.
• Complies with HIPPA guidelines and follows Privacy Practices.
• Attends monthly clinic meetings.
• Attends Staffing with Medical Staff maintaining a 90% compliance rate.
• Provides QBHP Supervision and Observation as outlined by company policy.
• Testifies in court as required.
• Maintains a current Arkansas license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

A master’s degree from an accredited University or College in social work, psychology, or counseling and licensed as a Mental Health Professional in the State of Arkansas.

JOB SKILLS

Required: Ability to retain confidentiality and HIPPA guidelines. Ability to provide mental health services effectively and ethically to clients, client’s family members, professionals, and staff. Travel required.

Preferred: Proficient computer skills, excellent spelling and grammar skills, strong organizational skills.