School Based Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

They School Based Outpatient LMHP shall provide clinical and administrative activities for each school based outpatient case to include weekly collaboration with school personnel, ongoing collaboration with professionals associated with the care of the client (i.e. psychiatrist, primary care physician, social services, probation officer etc...) collecting school referrals as needed and completing required case documentation on a concurrent basis. They’re also responsible for managing their caseload and overall productivity. School Based Outpatient LMHP shall acquire a majority of their productivity in the school setting but may request additional outpatient cases in the office setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Employs effective listening skills to establish rapport with individuals, groups, couples, and family members to provide emotional support and encouragement, and engage family members in the service process.

• Provide clinical and administrative activities for each individual case to include:

• Taking Referrals (as necessary)

• Complete initial screenings (as necessary)

• Confirming Appointments

• Collecting payment for services to include co-pays

• Initiates and provides ongoing communication with other service professionals to ensure coordination of care.

• Provides crisis intervention (as necessary).

• Conducts and prepares written diagnostic assessments, assessing individuals from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, psychological/emotional, social, academic, medical, behavioral, substance abuse, skills, strengths, and treatment history.

• Utilizes various assessment instruments as needed.

• Meets with individuals and provides treatment necessary for the client to remain successful.

• Provides regular monitoring for individuals to include assistance with learning and carrying out necessary treatment goals.

• Develops and implements treatment plans.

• Documents case activities for all services and billing purposes.

• Maintains individual goals/monthly productivity; reviews appropriate metrics with school based coordinator monthly

• Maintains high quality standards for services rendered.

• Maintains readiness for external and internal audits.

• Maintain supervision requirements and CEU requirements set forth by the VA board of counseling to remain active as a resident

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Effective with all constituencies including executive management, brokers and consultants.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Open minded, flexible, and willing to listen to other peoples’ opinions

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

•Master’s Degree in approved Human Services field with a degree in Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, Special Education (or other approved degree to qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional) from an accredited College or University. Related experience defined as providing direct clinical services to children and adolescents with a mental illness. It includes supervised internships, practicums and field experience to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness.

Experience:

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Actively looking for ways to help people. Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Managing one's own time

and the time of others. Completing documentation in a timely fashion. Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of evidenced based therapeutic practices.

Computer Skills:

Utilize computer software, to include Electronic Health Record, Human Resource, and Training programs.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Licensed Mental Healthcare Provider or Resident or Supervisee in the commonwealth of Virginia.

Other Requirements: Must be able to navigate up and down stairs while carrying several sheets of paper.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

Sit

F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering

O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder

N (Not Applicable)

Climb

N (Not Applicable)

Crawl

N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-30 lbs

O (Occasionally)

31-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

14 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

15-30 lbs

O (Occasionally)

31-40 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements:

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Must be able to hear)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoors - A/C & Heat controlled office setting.