Therapist; Child and Adolescent Health Program

Therapist (Child and Adolescent Health Program)

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Therapist uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to perform responsible and difficult professional casework. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist to join our team in a school-based setting, where you will have the rewarding opportunity to support children and families directly in their learning environment. In this role, you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy through individual and group sessions.

You will also collaborate with school staff and families to ensure a holistic approach to care, while connecting clients to community resources when needed. This position is ideal for someone who is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children, bringing both professional expertise and a passion for helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Screen, assess, diagnose, create treatment plans and conduct therapeutic intervention with clients which may include observation of clients and/or conducting psychological testing
• Provide interpretation of assessment and diagnosis and ensure understanding of treatment plan which may include interpretation of medical records, as needed
• Formulate measurable goals and objectives in accordance with client’s needs
• Participate in treatment team conferences which may include other professionals, family members and referral sources
• Research and locate available help outlets based on identified needs of the client which may include both in-house and external referrals
• Provides coordination of services and may participate in services as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Follow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation and program compliance which may involve reviews conducted in clients’ home or other location
• Review, discuss and determine progress towards goals and formulate measure goals
• Document all services in compliance with the agency’s quality assurance plan
• Report on program progress at required intervals per funding guidelines
• Maintain agency confidentiality and client’s privacy in accordance to the agency’s policies and procedures 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
• Maintain currency in areas of psychosocial rehabilitation and therapeutic intervention techniques
• Follow the funding sources requirements and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards applicable to the services provided
• Conduct group therapy sessions, as needed
• May sign off on patient charts, if fully licensed
• May supervise interns, if fully licensed
• May conduct psychological testing and substance abuse counseling as appropriate based on qualifications and assigned functional area
• May translate and interpret information for non-English speaking clients, as needed
• May lead the work of others including coaching and mentoring paraprofessionals, clerical staff and interns
• Ensures that clients in SUD programming are receiving the necessary clinical care to progress in completion of their treatment goals
• Fully licensed therapists will provide licensure supervision to limited licensed therapists and/or interns
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Biological, psychological, and sociological concepts and trends
• Intermediate to advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of crisis intervention techniques
• Community resources including social services agencies and crisis intervention providers
• Processes, rules and regulations of various services and funding agencies surrounding the eligibility and maintenance of the services being received
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and levels of care. The ASAM Criteria defines the standards for conducting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to inform patient placement and treatment planning. These standards describe six dimensions that should be assessed, including:
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