Year Round School-Based Mental Health Counselor

The counselor will provide outpatient therapy and therapeutic groups in a school-based setting. Family therapy will be provided as needed. The counselor will also oversee and report to the Clinical Director all clinical concerns, as well as providing supervision weekly for the staff in their buildings.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate initial procedures for admission, including completion of required intake forms and releases.
• Complete assessments on all clients/families applying eligibility and diagnostic criteria to determine client appropriateness for treatment in various modalities.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling, facilitate client and family groups and programs, and facilitate other groups as assigned.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed.
• Develop specific treatment goals in collaboration with the client, client’s guardian, and client’s treatment providers.
• Identify and evaluate client’s strengths, limitations, problems, and needs and includes these in the client ISP (individual service plan).
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement and modify the ISP as required.  Participate in treatment team to provide updates on client progress in group, individual, and family counseling.
• Complete treatment plans and all required documentation; submit as required.
• Meet productivity requirements.
• Provide a variety of counseling services to address the specific needs of the population served. Skilled in working with clients with multiple issues: trauma, addiction, mental health, grief, loss, etc.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment to ensure effective service delivery based on the client’s clinical issues/needs.
• Provide information and guidance on utilization of community resources, initiates and follows up on referrals as needed.
• Chart results of assessment and treatment planning; writes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related information in support of the client’s progress in treatment in a timely manner.
• Participate actively in the supervision process to ensure comprehensive, quality care for clients.
• Participate in professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and classes in jo- related areas
• Comply with all federal, state, and funding regulatory requirements.
• Completing a CANS assessment for students who do not have TBS/CPST service.

TSS reserves the right to add or delete job duties at any time based on business requirements.

SUPERVISOR: Clinical and Program Directors

EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Ohio license: Licensed professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (IMFT) Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to include Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) and Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) Licensed Independent Social worker with Supervision Designation (LISW-S).
• The license must be in good standing and from a college or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting organization and other qualifications and experience as determined by the governing body in writing.
• Background Investigation__ a report from the BCI/FBI office will be sent to Therapeutic Strength-Based Services regarding any criminal history record of the prospective employee.
• Driver's Abstract__ this report will indicate if the prospective employee has been arrested for any type of driving offense.
• The prospective employee must provide Therapeutic Strength-Based Services with proof of current automobile insurance.

Therapeutic Strength-Based Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30