Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Training & development
School Based Therapist Job Description
Our Mission The Black Mental Health Corporation is dedicated to delivering exceptional, culturally competent mental health care to underserved communities. Our mission is to empower individuals and families, fostering resilience and healing by addressing mental health and social needs with excellence and compassion.
Our History Recognizing the unique challenges faced by Black individuals, Desmond Yanamayu, LISW-S, founded The Black Mental Health Corporation where culturally specific lived experiences were understood and honored. Initially established as a therapeutic outpatient group practice focused on serving the Black community, TBMHC has since expanded into a comprehensive community-based agency. Today, we proudly provide a range of services, including psychotherapy, psychiatry, medication management, social support services, and therapeutic school-based programs. While we specialize in addressing the mental health needs of the Black community, our services are inclusive and open to individuals from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate initial procedures for admission, including completion of required intake forms and releases.
Complete assessments on all students/families applying eligibility and diagnostic criteria to determine student appropriateness for treatment in various modalities.
Facilitate individual, group, and family counseling, facilitate student 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 student, the student’s guardian, and the student’s treatment providers.
Identify and evaluate student’s strengths, limitations, problems, and needs and includes these in the student ISP (individual service plan).
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop, implement and modify the ISP as required.
Participate in the treatment team to provide updates on student 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 students with multiple issues: trauma, addiction, mental health, grief, loss, etc.
Utilize evidence-based treatment to ensure effective service delivery based on the student’s clinical issues/needs.
Provide information and guidance on utilization of community resources, and initiates and follows up on referrals as needed.
Chart results of assessment and treatment planning; writes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other student-related information in support of the student’s progress in treatment in a timely manner.
Participate actively in the supervision process to ensure comprehensive, quality care for students.
Participate in professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and classes in job-related areas.
Comply with all federal, state, and funding regulatory requirements.
Performing other related or requested activities as assigned.
Experience:
Proven experience in social work or family therapy
Strong knowledge of conflict management techniques
Familiarity with case management principles
Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments
Certification or licensure in family therapy or related field
Education and License Requirements:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field in Mental Health.
Licensed (LSW, LPC, LMFT) or Independently licensed in the state of Ohio (LISW, LPCC, IMFT).
CANS certification preferred