School-Based Therapist

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**Job Summary**

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Services, the

full-time School-Based Therapist provides mental health services to a

diverse student population. Services include, but are not limited to,

providing prevention, early intervention, and treatment services to

students individually or in groups, along with public presentations to

students, parents, and professionals. Position may support crisis

intervention services, including assessment, coordination, and follow

up. Clinicians will provide continuity of care throughout the school

year and participate in varied school events and meetings at the

schools. The services are provided onsite at Woodland School District

• **Flexibility in scheduling is required; some evenings and/or

Saturday mornings may be required.Position generally requires a

school-based therapist at the school Monday Friday, from 7:30 am to

4:30 pm. This position will be held by either 1 or 2 therapists.

Hours may be adjusted during school closures.**

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**Job Specifications**

Minimum Education, Experience & Certification

• Master's Degree in a human services field
• Illinois license or license eligibility as a Licensed Professional

Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC),

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family

Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP).

• 2-3 years experience providing clinical services to youth and

families

• 2-3 years experience in a school setting
• Experience working with substance abuse, public education and

Prevention, And Trauma Experience Preferred

• Flexibility in scheduling requiredsome evenings and/or Saturday

mornings may be required

• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus

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**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

• Train Woodland staff and partnering adults in mental-health

literacy, recognition, and referrals.

• Support district-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support

(PBIS) and the installation of the Interconnected Systems Framework

(ISF) across all campuses.

• Deliver person-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed

assessment and treatment using evidence-based interventions.

• Utilize a strengths-based approach in collaborating with family

systems, school staff, and community partners. May participate in

community collaboration and treatment team meetings in support of

students.

• Participate in District administrative and team meetings as needed.
• Participate in school and community related activities as directed

(e.g., school-wide events, PTA meetings).

• Provide education and prevention on mental health, substance use,

and suicide.

• Coordinate all services with the Woodland District staff.
• Conduct assessment interviews with clients and their families.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling to clients and their

families.

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions at the

school, community, or office based on the needs of the student.

• Assist clients in developing solution-focused resolutions to

problems.

• Make referrals to other community agencies when appropriate.
• Provide education on avariety of topics to parents, students, and

educators within the district.

• Maintain and complete files and client documentation in compliance

with quality assurance and utilization policies and procedures.

• Train, monitor, and 'supervise' interns, as determined by

Executive Director. Prepare any mid-term and final reports required

by intern's school.

• Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA, student clinica records, record

requests).

• Operate pursuant to federal and state laws, as well as professional

codes of ethics and codes of conduct.

• Maintain professional ethics and behaviors.
• Submit and maintain a weekly schedule of counseling sessions,

meetings, and office hours at the schools and Township office.

• Meet for supervision with the Township Youth & Family Services

Director.

• Establish positive relationships and networks with community

agencies, individual providers, and local institutions.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff members.
• Maintain licensure through continuing education and seek

professional development through conferences, trainings, and CEUs.

• Perform overflow duties as needed.

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**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

Experience and working knowledge of treatment theory, techniques, and

processes, including individual and family therapy dynamics, focusing on

adolescent and family orientation.

Ability to evaluate ongoing treatment progress.

Working knowledge of DSM V TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of

Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition).

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