What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Therapist position at Judson Center?
Position: Therapist- School & Community Based
Status: Full Time (Exempt)
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Location: Warren, MI
Job Summary:
This position provides an opportunity for therapist to deliver outpatient mental health services directly within schools, while also supporting access to care by conducting community-based intake assessments for individuals and families referred for services.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
School-Based Outpatient Services:
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents in school settings.
- Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide evidence-based behavioral health interventions based on client needs.
- Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as clinically indicated.
- Administer and document appropriate clinical screening and outcome measures.
- Collaborate with school personnel, families, care coordinators, and other providers to support client success.
- Participate in school-based meetings and care coordination activities when appropriate.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Judson Center, payer, CCBHC, and regulatory requirements.
- Support crisis assessment, intervention, and safety planning as needed.
Community-Based Intake & Access Support:
- Conduct initial intake assessments for individuals and families in community-based settings.
- Assist with timely access to outpatient behavioral health services.
- Engage clients and families in services and help reduce barriers to treatment.
- Coordinate referrals and connect clients with appropriate Judson Center programs and community resources.
- Provide follow-up and care coordination to support successful engagement following intake.
- Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to ensure appropriate service placement and continuity of care.
CCBHC & Integrated Care Responsibilities:
- Support Judson Center's commitment to providing accessible, person-centered, trauma-informed, and integrated behavioral health services.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinical huddles, and care coordination activities.
- Screen for behavioral health, physical health, and social determinants of health needs as appropriate.
- Coordinate with primary care, psychiatric, substance use, crisis, and community providers when indicated.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and collection of required clinical outcome measures.
- Maintain productivity and documentation standards established by the program and applicable funding sources
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
- One to three years of clinical experience in behavioral health, crisis intervention, outpatient mental health.
- Active limited or state licensure in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology, full license preferred.
- Must complete the state-mandated training and be certified to deliver services.
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and reliable transportation with ability to travel between school and community locations as required.
Skills
- Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and/or families.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and therapeutic skills.
- Ability to provide services in school and community environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience with CCBHC, integrated care, or outpatient behavioral health services.
- Experience conducting diagnostic assessments/intakes.
- Experience working with children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and crisis intervention.
Working Conditions
- Job requires non-traditional work hours, in the office and community.
- Job requires a flexible schedule.
- Job includes working with clients who may show aggression or have behavioral outbursts.
- Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone or video conferencing.
This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers, the program, the department and the agency.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick LeaveSalary : $52,414 - $71,475