School Based Therapist LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT
On-siteTorrington, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Conduct psychological assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and therapeutic services for individuals, children, couples, groups, and families within school settings. Deliver case management, progress notes, and telephone consultations while assessing suicide and homicide risks. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team model to plan health services and interpret social factors pertinent to program development. Independently develop and manage a caseload while adhering to professional ethics and school system protocols. Maintain EHR records and coordinate with community resources to support prevention and intervention strategies appropriate for the educational environment.
Required Qualifications
- LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT certification
- CPR certified
- Must have previous experience as a Behavioral Health Clinician in a professional clinical setting
- Maintaining an EHR
- providing therapeutic services
- Must speak, write and read English proficiently
- Must be able to perform his/her duties satisfactorily
- Advanced Clinical diagnostic assessment/documentation skills
- Ability to assess suicide and homicide risk potential
- Planning for improving health services by interpreting social factors pertinent to development of the program
- The ability to work within a Multidisciplinary Team Model
- Individual, Group and Family therapy skills
- Strong ability to problem solve
- Community Collaboration skills
- Skills to assess needs and programs accordingly
- To practice in the scope of their training, qualifications and experience
- Adherence to their professional code of ethics
- Strong knowledge of and connection to community resources
- An understanding of the workings of school systems
- Prevention and intervention skills and strategies appropriate for school settings
- The ability to independently (with support) develop a caseload while working within the school system
- Professional positive attitude
- understanding of customer service principals
- trustworthiness
- excellent interpersonal skills
- Supports an ethical standard, which complies with a code of conduct free of conflicts of interest
- Supports the Mission and Values of Community Health & Wellness Center
- Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security
- Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data
- Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior
- Cooperates and works together with all co-workers
- Plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment
- Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
- Follows up as appropriate with supervisor and co-workers regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
- Promotes positive public relations with co-workers, patients, family members and guests
Desired Qualifications
- Group and family treatment
- Spanish
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