School-Based Therapists (Frank Church High School) Job Opening

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of a school-based therapy program with an emphasis on individual, group and family treatment. Provide behavioral health services and/or consultation, treatment, intervention, and prevention services to school aged children and their families in order to improve psychosocial functioning. Provide behavioral health services and/or consultation to clients served in order to improve psychological functioning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Evaluates and provides a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health clients to include application of appropriate interventions.
• Works collaboratively with school personnel and the school district to meet the needs of students and families.
• Is available for consultation purposes (as appropriate) and provides behavioral and cognitive interventions for patients. Identifies at-risk patients and develops short-term goals to prevent psychological or physical deterioration.
• Provide clinical and therapeutic group, individual and family counseling to school aged children and their families (or make appropriate referrals).
• Assists the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.
• Provide onsite mental health assessments or crisis intervention.
• Provide general case management services, including information and referral and advocacy to TR patients.
• Coordinate and staff cases with appropriate clinicians (MD's, NP's, PA's, FNP's, psychiatrists and BH staff) in a timely fashion.
• Maintain collaborative linkages with other community programs and services.
• Permanently maintain client charts and record progress pertaining to service delivery in a legible, coherent fashion, consistent with established policies.
• Complete treatment plans consistent with Medicaid/Optum requirements to include all payor sources as applicable
• Comply with all current TR policies, including HIPAA policies.
• Complete requested documentation that would assist client to access community resources (or make appropriate referrals).
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Portray professionalism to clients, other TR department personnel, referral sources, and the community during daily interactions and appearances.
• Utilize training funds appropriated for educational advancement consistent with CEU policy; attend required workshops as they occur.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful clearance of Department of Health and Welfare criminal background check.
• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Current professional license in the state of Idaho (LPC, LMSW).
• 5 years post graduate experience is preferred.
• Experience formulating a 5-Axis DSM IV diagnosis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with disenfranchised populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid LCSW, LCPC or equivalent in the State of Idaho.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Five or more years' experience assessing and counseling clients.
• Training or certifications in trauma-informed interventions (such as EMDR or DBT).
• Experience working in a medical setting, community health setting, or as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of computer and email systems, as well as EMR.
• Knowledge of community resources, including those for the migrant and farm worker populations.
• Familiarity with State of Idaho Health & Welfare Mental Health system.

Terry Reilly Health Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.