Behavioral Health Therapist (Ucps Collaborative)

General Statement

The Behavioral Health Therapist, under general supervision, provides therapy for students with clinical needs in a school setting and collaborates with the school social worker, school counselor, teachers and other relevant individuals to support the needs of the students. Operates on a flexible schedule as required.

Essential Functions

Interprets clinical information to pertinent team members.

Completes Comprehensive Clinical Assessments.

Provides coordination for care including referrals to needed services.

Provides regular and consistent outpatient counseling/therapy to individuals, and/or groups.

Intervenes early to assist parents, teachers, and student support staff in developing comprehensive strategies for supporting students in crisis.

Completes relevant paperwork in a timely and proficient manner.

Applies knowledge of child development.

Provides education and consultation on behavioral health topics to staff, students and parents in various settings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field from an accredited university.

Licenses or Certifications:

Associate level licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage & Family Therapist. Post graduate hires must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire date. If licensure processing is delayed by the board, a statement from the board must be provided to formally request an extension.

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field from an accredited university and two (2) years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or school setting.

Licenses or Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker,Clinical Mental Health Counselor, or Marriage & Family Therapist.

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, telephones, etc. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an environment where errors on their part can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for them or others.