School-Based Children Therapist Level VII
Company: Compu-Vision Consulting Inc.
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Title: School-Based Children Therapist ( Level VII )
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Director of Child and Family
Services
Position Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (TASKS AND DUTIES):
1. Provides outpatient individual therapy and group therapy to
Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED) or at-risk children,
adolescents (ages 3 (5) -18) and their families within the public
school system of Mecklenburg County, SBH outpatient clinic and in
the community as needed. .
2. Completes assessments and evaluations of all service needs of
assigned clientele, including those in crisis.
3. Develops and completes client Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
consistent with assessment evaluations that are developmentally
sensitive and trauma informed.
4. Monitors client's progress towards identified service plans.
5. Ensures ISPs are child-centered, family focused and
community-based.
6. Plans the delivery of specific services to meet assessed needs
and links clients to planned services.
7. Promotes acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental
areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction.
8. Maintains effective working relationships with the courts,
schools, social services and other appropriate agencies.
9. Coordinates services and plans with the above collateral
agencies and providers, providing follow-up services and monitoring
activities to assure that community resources have been
successfully accessed.
10. Evaluates the progress of services, holding quarterly reviews,
modifying service plans.
11. Assists family members in problem solving and coping
strategies.
12. Conducts and attends training courses relevant to services and
services delivery systems.
13. Monitors case records to ensure quality and compliance; tracks
the progress of clients.
14. Receives referrals and screens for appropriateness;
participates in scheduled staffings.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor consistent with
Board policies and procedures.
16. Participates in chart audit process with Quality Assurance to
ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations and best practice.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
The entry level qualifications for this position are as
follows:
A. Requisite knowledge, skills and abilities:
1. Knowledge of human development and normal/abnormal psychology as
relates to children and adolescents.
2. Knowledge consistent with developmentally sensitive and trauma
informed practices.
3.. Knowledge of treatment modalities for the chronically mentally
ill (diagnostic and assessment techniques).
4.. Knowledge of DSM-IV.
5. Knowledge of child and behavioral therapy.
6. Knowledge of and skills in appropriate client documentation for
licensure.
7. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work.
8. Ability to work with multicultural populations/all levels of
persons.
9. Ability to communicate effectively (orally, written and
interpersonally).
10. Ability to network with and work well with others.
11. Skills in assessing/identifying situation and finding
appropriate resolution (problem-solving skills).
11. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
B. Special licenses, registration or certification:
LCSW or LPC preferred. Licensed Eligible required. Valid driver's
license.
C. Education or training (cite major area of study):
Master's degree in clinical social work, counseling or other human
services field.
D. Understanding of the public school system and provision of
services within the school environment.
E. Level and type of previous work experience:
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