School-Based Child & Family Therapist

Summary: The School-Based Children and Family Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, counseling, and supportive services for a diverse population in a school setting for a Mental Health Rehabilitative Core Service Agency. The therapist will maintain a caseload that includes children/adolescents ages 8-17, or a combination of both. They are deeply familiar with other services and resources within the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required. Average Caseload: 10-20 clients Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Detail-Oriented, highly organized, flexible, strong oral and written communication in English, strong interpersonal skills, technologically competent Primary Job Responsibilities: • Provide evidence-based psychotherapy for clients who present with various concerns such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment disorders • Support clients in a in-person school setting • Coordinate with inter-agency program providers to deliver comprehensive care for clients • Prepare discharge summaries • Provide therapy for each client on caseload in an individual, family or group modality • Make referrals and collaborate with referral sources regarding client progress • Conduct clinical assessments and create person-centered treatment plans • Maintain and submit all clinical documentation with clients within 48 hours of completing the service • Provide emergency support as needed in accordance with the after-hours on-call schedule • Attend all scheduled programmatic meetings (e.g., clinical supervision, staff meetings, etc.) • All other clinical tasks as assigned Job Specifications: • Master’s Degree in a human services related field • Licensed in the District of Columbia in one of the following licenses (LGPC, LGSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, APRN and/or RN) • Two years minimum of direct-care clinical services with individuals with mental health diagnoses • Must be familiar or willing to be trained on EMR systems

Salary : $43 - $72