10-Month School-Based Therapist

10-Month School-Based Therapist

WELLSTONE - 2.5

Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Master's degree in social work Patient treatment planning Mental health stabilization Client assessment in therapy Achieving HIPAA compliance Family collaboration in education Intake HIPAA Master's degree in psychology Clinical case management notes Mid-level School-based behavioral health Support services coordination in school social work Emergency response in crisis intervention Mental health resources facilitation Working with children Collaboration with other professionals for student support Counseling Student treatment plans Psychology Client management Parent communication in school administration Organizational skills Adolescents Patient progress monitoring Social Work Healthcare treatment Clinical confidentiality policies School counseling services facilitation Referral coordination

Full Job Description Job Description:

The School Based Therapist works with the Huntsville City and Madison County schools to ensure mental health care services and resources are available without barriers. This position follows a 10-month calendar, offering a schedule aligned with the school year. Benefits deductions will be withheld and distributed across all 12-months of the year to ensure continuous benefits during the months when the employee is not active. This position will be working Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. What you'll be doing: Perform mental health counseling services in an In-School Counseling Program within the Huntsville City Schools system to reduce barriers in obtaining these services because of travel, time of day, etc. Perform crisis intervention and resolution as necessary. Perform assessments, intakes, transfers and discharges on clients. Manage client caseload, follow up with clients & guardians. Act as a liaison between school personnel and parents with community referral sources to ensure a holistic support system. Monitor client's progress toward goals. Obtain release forms from parents to adhere to all HIPAA confidentiality standards. Document information per standards in electronic client chart, i.e. Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, referrals, etc. in a timely & accurate manner. Maintain billable service and productivity standards. Attend required training, staff meetings. Complete other duties as assigned. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. What we're looking for: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field with an internship/practicum Previous experience working with children/adolescents preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skill Excellent organizational skills to include suspense/timeframe management Ability to work independently Benefits What we offer: Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over) Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability Licensure reimbursement Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork. We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.