School Linked Pre-Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Brief Description

Job Summary

Clinical Trainees provide diagnostic assessments, therapeutic, and skills services to children, adults, and families. Clinical Trainees work with clients with mental health concerns to improve basic functioning under the license of a qualified mental health professional. Clinical Trainees will engage clients in direct services and participate in clinical supervision to complete licensure requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Clinical Trainees do not provide direct supervision to other employees. They are expected to collaborate and coordinate with Fernbrook team members who share clients or caseload responsibilities.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fernbrook Family Center is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment. We value employees with lived experience relevant to the populations we serve. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy and/or skills services to children, adults, families, and group modalities
• Meet required productivity benchmarks for client services and weekly billable expectations.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility for services
• Complete documentation in alignment with established content, quality, and timeliness standards.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Fernbrook staff and external service providers.
• Seek supervisory guidance and consultation as needed.
• Complete mandatory trainings for skill maintenance or enhancement
• Attend and engage in staff meetings in ways that support your professional needs.
• Attend and actively engage in individual and/or group CT supervision, in accordance with the clinical supervision plan
• Complete 30 hours of continuing education related to mental health every two years and any additional hours required by licensing board
• Uphold and communicate Fernbrook Family Center’s mission internally and externally.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• Meet productivity standards in regards to client-contact and each week attend mandatory program meetings, attend CT/licensure supervision, complete all paperwork, and travel between client sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong ethical decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Willingness to ask for support when needed.
• Ability to independently manage time, schedules, and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently across diverse settings, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to learn and expand clinical knowledge.
• Openness to receiving feedback and direction.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and clinical growth.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting, listening, observing, or using a computer.
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds.
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Work hours are flexible, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Regular travel to client homes, community settings, Fernbrook offices, and off-site locations where clients may be placed is required.
• Salaried employees work 40–43 hours per week; additional hours may be required to meet client and program needs.
• Hourly employees may work up to 40 hours per week; overtime must be pre-approved by a supervisor.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required for positions involving community-based client contact.
• Must pass a criminal background check in accordance with agency and Department of Human Services requirements.
• Possess a Master’s Degree or be a current student who is in a field placement with the agency working to qualify for one of the following license types: LICSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience working with children, adults, and families
• Bilingual
  
  

EEO Statement

Fernbrook Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. At the request or discretion of the agency or the employee, these duties, responsibilities and activities may change, with notice as allowable depending on the request.