Position Description

The School Based Therapist is part of the School Based Mental Health   program and will be placed in a local elementary, middle, or high school in   the metro Atlanta area. The Therapist will primarily provide individual and   family counseling services but will also provide group services as clinically   indicated. As a CHRIS 180 Therapist, you will work closely with school staff   to coordinate referrals, intakes and updates on active and past cases. You   will provide training and consultation to school staff and others on ways to   provide trauma informed care for students.

Key Responsibilities

· Assessing   clients/student’s history of trauma, acuity, strengths, and needs.

o Screen, evaluate and triage potential consumers to determine what services/evidence-based interventions should be used. 

o Provide initial clinical impressions.

o Administer behavioral health assessments and   other assessments as clinically indicated or warranted.

o Always utilize evidence-based practices.

o Administer/aware of ACE score and implications of service   planning.

o Evaluate and document client’s level of functioning and   progress toward attainment of goals.

· Coordinating Services and Collaboration

o Make necessary referrals to meet consumer health,   well-being, education, mental health, and employment needs. 

o Facilitate and/or participate   in Team Meetings for students/clients as needed

o Collaborate and communicate with other programs within the school system, CHRIS 180, or other providers.

o Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to   include coordinating services to patients.

· Specific Services to Consumers

o Provide outpatient   services to include providing individual counseling, family counseling/training and/or group counseling/training to consumers with mental   health, co-occurring, or substance abuse disorders as classified by the DSM.

o Provide therapy for students and their families who are   referred to the School-Based Mental Health Program

o Demonstrate engagement skills and clinical expertise in providing   trauma-focused mental health treatment.

o Manage clinical caseload. The number of clients on caseload is based on frequency of sessions   and billable hour expectations.

o Provide CSI services to children and families as clinically indicated.

· Documentation Requirements

o Timely documentation of all case activities in accordance with company   policy.

o Maintain detailed   case files and other documentation in 100% compliance with standards.

o Complete Psychiatric   Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) applications as needed.

o Complete monthly   documentation and case trackers as required.

· Practice Requirements

o Adhere to the organization's policies and procedures.

o Attend clinical supervision, meetings and training as   required/scheduled.

· Performance and Conduct

o Maintain confidentiality of consumer information 

o Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and code of   ethics.

o Follow mandated reporting requirements of GA Code

o Support and maintain an environment of emotional and   physical safety for consumers, staff, and other stakeholders.

o Always promote a positive image of the CHRIS 180   programs.

o Work as a contributing and collaborative team member

o Respond to consumer, referral source, stakeholder, and   peer needs via email and telephone in a timely manner.

· Maintain Personal Information and Training

o Maintain required certifications and licensure status.

o Review, understand, and respond to organizational and   programmatic policies. 

Skills   & Qualifications

· Master’s degree in the field of social work, counseling   and/or marriage and family therapy and the ability to obtain licensure. 

· Clinical expertise in child development, dysfunction,   counseling, treatment planning and diagnosis is required. ?

· Ability to work independently in the school environment   without agency support onsite.

· Skilled in providing individual, family, and group therapy.

· Ability to effectively relate to clients, parents/custodians of all social, economic, ethnic, and educational   backgrounds.

· Solid decision-making ability related to the safety and   well-being of clients, families, community, and staff.

· Be guided by precedent and established policy and procedure in decision-making. 

· Dependability, emotional stability, and physical capability.   

· Ability to recognize when assistance and consultation is   needed. 

Ideal   Candidate Traits

The   ideal candidate will possess the following: 

· Technical expertise that   allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources, and training.

· Accountable   for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as   following up as needed.

· Ability   to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisions.

· Ability   to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written 

· Ability to adapt and   adjust to courses and be open to new ideas.

· Ability to manage   workload by having a clear understanding of tasks/project and setting   realistic timelines and goals. 

Total Rewards for   working at CHRIS 180

• Dental and vision insurance        options
• Basic life insurance 1x times        your salary
• Employee assistance program
• Flex spending account
• Health Savings Account
• 11 paid holidays
• PTO
• Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities

Schedule:

Monday   through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM but may require some flexibility

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are   representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully   perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be   made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential   functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is   frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The   employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.