The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing clinically necessary mental health services to identified children and their families at designated schools or community settings. The Mental Health Therapist will work as part of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and will report to the program manager. The Mental Health Therapist needs to be flexible, independent and able to develop strong relationships with faculty, administration and with community partners (including resources in their designated school area).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
• Promote the mission, values and vision of the Charter School System.
• Ensure that all services comply with funding and Charter School regulations.
• Provide therapeutic services, which can include individual, family, dyadic, and/or group therapy to children and families in adherence with the treatment plan.
• Provide screening, ongoing assessment, treatment planning, treatment plan reviews, completion of outcome measures, and other required activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for children and families, as needed.
• Work as part of school based teams at designated schools. Consult and collaborate with other mental health professionals on the SAP team.
• Utilize measures for clinical practice and outcome based treatment planning.
• Assist with professional development and training of school personnel, parents, and students on related mental health topics.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy (or the equivalent) from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or related human service.
• Independently licensed to practice therapy in the state of Florida, including Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License must be active and clear.
• At least one year of experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances, trauma, and abuse/neglect issues.
• Experience utilizing behavior, dyadic, and cognitive behavioral therapies with children and their caregivers. Ability to engage in systemic and solution-focused approaches to treatment.
