School Based Therapist - Columbia, United States - Compass Health Network

Description

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering up to a $4,000 sign-on bonus.

• We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen

The School Based Therapist will provide behavioral health and/or substance use treatment services within the school setting to students referred for services and with parental/guardian permission.

Provide assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, counseling and referral of students, as appropriate. Provide individual, family, and group therapies. Provide consultation and psycho-education, as requested by the school. This position will primarily be assigned to the Hallsville School District (4 days a week). The fifth day of the week will be assigned to another district nearby

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB SPECIFIC

Upon school referral and with parental/guardian consent, provide initial evaluation and assessment of student. Make recommendations for treatment and referral, as appropriate.
Develop individualized treatment plans, defining plan of services and interventions. Update treatment plans as appropriate.
Provide individual, family and/or group therapy according to students treatment needs. May also provide psycho-education as requested by the school.
Appropriately document all services provided, meeting all applicable documentation guidelines. Ensure all records will be maintained in a confidential manner, meeting all appropriate HIPAA and other confidentiality requirements.
Develop and maintain good working relationship with school personnel.
Interface with and coordinate services with school personnel as appropriate.
Provide consultation, as requested, to teachers, school counselors or other school personnel.
Provide education and outreach activities to school and community as appropriate.
Keep records of consumer contacts as specified by accounting and statistical needs of the organization. Also, maintaining records/logs for outcomes measures, as specified.
Maintain productivity expectations, as established.
Abide by all professional, certification and ethical standards in the performance of duties. Maintain current licensure and be in good standing with licensure board.
Other duties as assigned