SchoolBased Child Family Therapist

Job Description

Summary: The School-Based Children and Family Clinical Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, counseling, and supportive services for a diverse population in a school setting for a Mental Health Rehabilitative Core Service Agency. The therapist will maintain a caseload that includes children/adolescents ages 8-17, or a combination of both. They are deeply familiar with other services and resources within the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required.

Average Caseload: 10-20 clients

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Detail-Oriented, highly organized, flexible, strong oral and written communication in English, strong interpersonal skills, technologically competent

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy for clients who present with various concerns such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma and adjustment disorders
• Support clients in an in-person school setting
• Coordinate with inter‑agency program providers to deliver comprehensive care for clients
• Prepare discharge summaries
• Provide therapy for each client on caseload in an individual, family or group modality
• Make referrals and collaborate with referral sources regarding client progress
• Conduct clinical assessments and create person‑centered treatment plans
• Maintain and submit all clinical documentation with clients within 48 hours of completing the service
• Provide emergency support as needed in accordance with the after‑hours on‑call schedule
• Attend all scheduled programmatic meetings (e.g., clinical supervision, staff meetings, etc.)
• All other clinical tasks as assigned

• Master’s Degree in a human services related field
• Licensed in the District of Columbia in one of the following licenses (LGPC, LGSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, APRN and/or RN)
• Two years minimum of direct‑care clinical services with individuals with mental health diagnoses
• Must be familiar or willing to be trained on EMR systems