The school-based therapist provides short-term behavioral health services in a school setting, including diagnostic assessments, individual and family therapy, meet MH minutes on IEP’s, and crisis intervention. They collaborate with patients and families to develop individualized treatment plans aimed at addressing behavioral health concerns. The therapist assists in managing symptoms and behaviors linked to the identified diagnoses and helps families navigate personal and environmental challenges that impact social functioning in the home and school environment. They deliver clinical services to the patient, their family, and other significant individuals, working independently but also collaborating with other providers when needed. The therapist is expected to be well-organized, demonstrate the organization’s values through effective communication, and provide high-quality care to patients and their families and the schools we serve.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Master's degree

Additional requirements:

• Type of degree: Relevant social sciences field

• Area of study or major: Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation

• Preferred educational qualifications: Enter preferred education or N/A

• Position specific testing requirement: Enter testing requirement or N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Enter prior experience or N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: Enter prior functional responsibilities or N/A

Preferred experience: Training and experience in providing individual psychotherapy, community support psychiatric services, and group psychotherapy

Other experience requirements: Experience in using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM 5 TR

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of human behavior, learning, and motivation.

• Assess, Diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate mental and emotional disorders under supervisory guidance