What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Therapist - School Based Services position at MiSide Community Impact Network?
A. General
This is a professional position providing a wide range of support and treatment services to a variety of consumers. The person in this position will function as part of a school team and will provide psychotherapeutic services to children, youth, and families at select schools in a Public School System. This position functions with a great deal of professional independence under the general guidance and supervision of the School Based Services Program Manager or Director.
B. Specific
- Provide on-site direct and indirect services with children, youth, and their families assigned to program groups.
- Participate in regular team meetings and periodic reviews with clinical and designated school personnel to coordinate efforts and maximize goal achievement
- May assist with program planning evaluation
- May evaluate and refer identified consumers to more or less restrictive programs based on individual needs
- Collaborate with other clinical staff in planning and implementing treatment and activities
- Participate in case conferences and staff meetings
- May provide support services and act as liaison with the community
- Maintain consumer records in keeping with professional standards and in a timely manner
- Participate in in-service trainings
- Work with families and individuals to assist the consumer in functioning and performs crisis intervention and emergency evaluations, as necessary
- Responsible for direct service productivity and documentation standards per agency and program expectations
- Must adhere to agency policies and procedures
- Adhere to all requirements/standards of the Behavioral Health Telehealth Agreement
- Other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned.
Knowledge of Special Education System and IEPC process
- Ability to establish effective clinical and collaborative relationships with a wide range of persons
- Concern, maturity, and good judgment in relating to persons with mental illness and emotional disturbances
- Ability to prepare prompt, clear, and timely documentation
- Ability to work as a productive member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of specialized services in the community for youth and families
- Ability to assess and evaluate children on evaluation scales
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Ability to receive and utilize constructive recommendations
- Ability to maintain a professional posture in attendance, attitude, conduct, and conflict resolution
- Flexibility and common sense
- Ability to tolerate ambiguity, crisis, and changing priorities
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Education, Licensure and/or Certification
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related mental health discipline
- Appropriate State of Michigan professional licensure (LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LLP, LP)
B. Experience
Minimum of 1-year experience with treatment and services for children and families, required
Experience in field of mental health and social work in the community, preferred
Salary : $30