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