Outpatient / School Based Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS: Master's level in Counseling or Social Work (Other license-eligible Masters Degrees will be considered). At least one year of experience in individual, family, and group therapy methods preferred. Act 33/34 & PA FBI clearances required. Child Protective Service Law Training (CPSL) completion required. Evidence and demonstration of cultural humility required. Maintain a current driver's license and insurance coverage for vehicle. Must have own transportation. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

School Based

1. Provides individual counseling, group counseling, and care management for children and adolescents with mental disorders during the 10-month school year.
2. Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of children and families.
3. Maintains timely and adequate documentation (including reports, summaries, and letters) on each client assigned.
4. Requires travel to school-based locations in Mercer County
5. Provides community education as time permits. This involves public speaking, and planning and participating in education workshops, seminars, etc.
6. Participates in the utilization/peer review process, audits, supervision, and treatment team meetings.
7. Includes child as a participant in his/her own treatment.
8. Reports directly to assigned Clinical Supervisor.

Outpatient

1. Provides individual counseling, group counseling, and care management for children and adolescents with mental disorders.
2. Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of children and families.
3. Maintains timely and adequate documentation (including reports, summaries, and letters) on each client assigned.
4. This position may require work in satellite office (Grove City and Greenville).
5. Participates on agency committees as time and scheduling permit.
6. Provides strength-based services that are child-centered and family-focused.
7. Recommends and refers for special evaluations and services, such as psychiatric assessment or psychological testing.
8. Involves and encourages participation of collateral supports (i.e., family, friends, other providers) in treatment and treatment planning.
9. Reports directly to assigned Clinical Supervisor.
10. May be required to work evening hours. May also be required to work non-traditional hours if needed. Supervisor will determine this according to need.

• Maintains and upholds Community Counseling Center's policies, respects confidentiality, and exhibits a professional demeanor at all times while at work.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures/job duties or will be subject to disciplinary action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Can perform the essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodations, if necessary.
• Participates in CCC CQI plan to ensure quality of service to CCC consumers.
• Hours: 10-month school year, typically aligned with the school's calendar. Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 8a.m.-5p.m.
• Opportunity to work through summer break for additional incentive.