School-Based Therapist

Role Overview

• Complete comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents, in compliance with RMHC and CCBHC standards.
• Develop integrated individualized treatment plans for children in collaboration with families and other services providers.
• Review and update treatment plans at minimum every 180 days in compliance with DHS statute.
• Provide evidence-based, culturally competent, person centered, psychotherapy to children and their families at or above the agency’s expected performance level.
• Respond to and provide crisis assistance and intervention as needed.
• Complete clinical documentation and other medically necessary documentation in the RMHC electronic health record in alignment with agency and DHS standards and timelines.
• Complete all required standardized measurement tools for children and adolescents.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with families, schools, professionals, and collaborating agencies.
• Effectively collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring well-coordinated care and clinically appropriate referrals with families, schools, and other service agencies.
• Provide program information, consultation, and in-service training to school staff as needed.
• Actively participate in all School Linked Behavioral Health program meetings, integrated treatment planning meetings, and clinical meetings.
• Consult with Clinical Supervisor regarding treatment and clinical outcomes for the people we serve to ensure clinical excellence.
• Attend training as required by RMHC and the Department of Human Services to meet both minimum training requirements and mandated training.
• Follow all Federal guidelines in accordance with the Department of Labor’s statutes and laws and any other regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology or one of the behavioral sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Must be licensed or on track to be licensed as a Behavioral Health Professional in MN.
• Ability to be credentialed by insurance companies.
• Experience delivering behavioral health services to children and/or families.
• Two years post degree experience in clinical social work, family therapy, psychology, or related fields with appropriate clinical supervision and independent clinical licensing (LICSW, LPCC, LMFT).
• Experience in the delivery of School-Based Mental Health Services and collaboration with school systems and special education services.
• Education in Family Systems Theory.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• 401k
• PTO
• MN PFML