School Based Therapist - TC Roberson
MAHEC is now accepting candidates for a School Based Therapist with placement at TC Roberson. This is a full-time role, scheduled 11 months annually, eligible for MAHEC's full Total Rewards package. Full independent licensure to practice is strongly preferred and will be prioritized during candidate assessment. Bilingual Spanish/English speaking therapists are eligible for a compensation add on for that skill set in their work portfolio. POSITION OVERVIEW:The School Based Behavioral Health Therapist will provide outpatient mental health treatment in an assigned school setting. The Therapist role is multi-faceted and includes meeting clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity, ensuring proper care is being provided in accordance with program contracts/regulations, fiscal responsibility and/or assigned program(s). This position will report to a Team Supervisor of the School Based Behavioral Health Program.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients using clinical models and modalities approved by the agency and the service definition for children and adults who are being referred to mental health and substance abuse services.Conduct Comprehensive Clinical Assessments, trauma-screenings, threat assessments and comprehensive crisis plans.Incorporate internal and external collateral information (i.e. CCAs, Psychological Testing, Medical Evaluations, etc.) into case conceptualization and treatment planning.Participate in program and activity planning related to therapeutic activities and treatment.Participate in treatment planning and implementation including conducting/participating in clinical service teams, linking and referring clients/families to services, and other programming as described in the service definition or by SBBH Manager.Provide support and training to clients and staff related to behavioral strategies and interventions through the use of evidenced-based models.Participate in 24/7 on-call crisis support. Some positions may require a primary focus on crisis assessment in the school setting.Complete documentation required including progress notes, treatment plans, service authorization requests, and clinical intakes at co-location offices when applicable within the time frame specified.Submit clinical assessments, clinical addendums, internal transfer documentation, clinical conference notes, and client discharge paperwork within designated time frames set by SBBH Manager.Required participation in clinical staffing, monthly administrative meetings and supervision with team supervisor and/or SBBH Manager.KEY COMPETENCIES:Communication Skills Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties. We do this to foster a culture of understanding between all parties, especially in complex and difficult situations, to ultimately ...