Quest Academy Day Treatment Program is Hiring a Mental Health Therapist - Quest Near Vancouver, WA
General ResponsibilitiesUnder the general direction of the Director, the Mental Health Therapist works as part of the treatment team to provide direct counseling and therapeutic support to students.Salary:Below are the full salary ranges , which will be determined by experience and licenses held:
Mental Health Therapist I: $33.73 - 41.03 hourly
Mental Health Therapist II: $36.76 - $44.73 hourly
Offers are made at the entry level of the range. Salary placement will be determined based on experience, education and licenses held.Assignment:We are recruiting for a Mental Health Therapist to serve Quest Academy in Longview, WA for the 2024-2025 school year. The position will be 8 hours per day, 200 days per year. Essential Functions/Other FunctionsEssential Functions:
Work with students and their guardians in the development of an individual support plan which is strength based, measurable, and assists students in meeting their goals.
Provide individual, family and group counseling, provide care coordination services as indicated for students in accordance with the individual support plan and evaluation recommendations.
Work in an environment with students with mental health challenges including but not limited to self-injurious behaviors.
Assess for need and submit referrals as clinically indicated for students on caseload.
Administer and assess evidence-based measurement tools to track student improvement, success and readiness for service conclusion.
Maintain complete and timely documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Support and implement ESD 112 agency policies and procedures.vActively participate as a member of multidisciplinary team including but not limited to guardians and other natural supports, IEP teams, school and district staff, community treatment team members, and other team members as indicated.
Provide consultation, education and training for staff as directed by the program director or supervisor.
Other Functions:
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for students.
Participate in staff and team meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars.
Maintain knowledge of best practices in the mental health field.
Support extracurricular activities.
Teach group lessons on social skills and conflict resolution.
Coordinate and manage student 504 Plans.
Other duties as assigned, which may include:
Teach group lessons on social skills and conflict resolution.