Apex - Evans County School-based Mental Health Therapist

Gateway CSB PEO LLC; Metter (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway CSB PEO LLC is seeking a Child & Adolescent Therapist for the Georgia Apex Program to provide mental health services in Evans County Public Schools. The role includes intake, assessment, and developing individual treatment plans for elementary to high school students, with collaboration among school staff and clinicians.

You will deliver individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches, ensure confidentiality, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Family Studies, Sociology, Social Work or related field required.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related human services field preferred.
• Associate license (LAMFT, LAPC, LMSW) or full licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW) in Georgia is preferred.
• Must be license eligible in Georgia if not associate or fully licensed.

Responsibilities

• Provides school-based mental health therapy to children and adolescents in elementary, middle and high school settings.
• Work closely with school counselors, teachers, and other school staff.
• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate.
• Based on the assessment, establish an individual treatment plan outlining goals and update as needed.
• Provide individual, family and/or group counseling using evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete required clinical documentation according to agency standards.

Job description

Job Summary: The Child & Adolescent Therapist with Gateway’s Georgia Apex Program provides mental health services in select Evans County Public Schools. Entry level position.Gateway’s Georgia Apex Program DescriptionSchool-based mental health program that focuses on providing greater access to mental health services for students, early detection of students’ mental health needs and strengthening coordination and collaboration within the community to best serve students with mental health needs. Services provided in the school setting includes, but isn’t limited to: individual, family and group counseling; psychiatric services; case management; prevention, educational and early intervention support.Therapist’s Responsibilities & DutiesProvides school-based mental health therapy to children and adolescents in the elementary, middle and/or high school settingWork closely with school counselors, teachers, and other school staffConduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriateBased on the assessment, work with the client and guardians to establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment; follow and update the treatment plan as neededProvide individual, family and/or group counseling using evidenced based interventionsEvaluates, facilitates and monitors services and client’s progress to established goals and objectivesMaintain strict confidentiality of information at all times according to established departmental policies & proceduresAdjust techniques & interventions as needed to ensure barriers to progress are addressed and movement toward recovery/independence is facilitatedEnsure that all treatment plans are current and services are authorized before being provided; obtain and maintain proper consent for servicesDeliver services that are clinically appropriate to consumer's needs as specified in the treatment plan and meet responsibilities to consumer and third party payor by providing only services that meet best practice guidelinesOversee and coordinate the discharge planning process as appropriate for individual clientsIn all activities, coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including, but not limited to behavioral health specialists, Staff Psychiatrist, registered nurses, other therapists, quality assurance specialists, office personnel, paraprofessionals, program manager, Medical Director and the Clinical Director.Records services accurately that relate directly to the treatment outcomes, within approved timeframes. Completes required clinical documentation according to agency standards (i.e. progress notes, consents, treatment plans, BHAs)Maintain all documentation in accordance with applicable policies, laws and instructionsEnsure that all services provided are within the guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standardsUtilizes electronic health records to document all services providedSchedules and organizes appointments for personal caseloadMay participate in school or community based activities to strengthen access to mental healthcare within the communityOther duties as assignedRequired Education, Experience and Benefits:Education & Experience:Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Family Studies, Sociology, Social Work or other related field required.Completed master’s degree in counseling, social work or related human services field preferredAssociate license (LAMFT, LAPC, LMSW) or full licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW) in Georgia is preferred.Must be license eligible in Georgia if not associate or fully licensedStrong interest in child and adolescent mental health servicesComfortable working in a school environment