School-Based Mental Health Therapist

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School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Crystal, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Careers Advancement Opportunities

    Competitive Compensation

    Job description

    School-Based Mental Health Therapist

    Description

    The current position would best suit a licensed Mental Health Therapist, a therapist with 1-2 years of experience, or a clinical trainee seeking supervision hours toward licensure. The therapist will primarily be tasked with completing diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, and conducting individual therapy and group therapy sessions with school-aged children or adolescents at a school located in the metro area.

    Responsibilities

    · Complete diagnostic assessments (DAs)

    · Develop and implement treatment plans based on DA and clinical experience

    · Conduct individual and group therapy sessions

    · Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment

    · Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy

    · Assess clients' mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with staff

    · Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis

    · Conduct initial family assessments and refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or specialists as necessary

    Qualifications

    · Master's degree in psychology or social work

    · Licensed mental health or post-master clinical trainee

    · Work collaboratively with other providers

    · Document progress notes within the prescribed timeframe

    · Formulate a treatment plan with the client and their family

    · Attend weekly team supervision

    · Participate in weekly group supervision

    · Possess superb organizational skills

    · Ability to guide, direct, or influence others

    · Possess excellent written and oral communication skill

    · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families

    Job Types: Contract, Full-time

    Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    · Dental Insurance

    · Life insurance

    · Professional development assistance

    · Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    · 8-hour shift

    · Monday to Friday

    · Ability to commute to schools or clinic

    Education:

    Master's (Required)