Apex - Evans County School-based Mental Health Therapist (4593)

Paycom; Metter (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway’s Georgia Apex Program seeks an entry-level Child & Adolescent Therapist to provide school-based mental health services in Evans County Public Schools, Metter, GA. The role focuses on early detection and coordination of care for students, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with teachers and counselors.

The position requires a 4-year degree and license eligibility in Georgia; it offers exposure to a multi-disciplinary team and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for youth in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, family studies, sociology, social work or related field required.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides school-based mental health therapy to children and adolescents in the school setting.
• Works closely with school counselors, teachers and staff.
• Conducts intake, screening, assessment and referral as appropriate.
• Establishes individual treatment plans with goals; updates as needed.
• Delivers individual, family and/or group counseling using evidence-based interventions.
• Monitors progress toward goals and ensures proper consent and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality according to policies and procedures.
• Coordinates discharge planning as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support service users.
• Documents clinical information in approved records and timelines.

Skills

School-based therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Candler Outpatient - Metter, GA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Morning, 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 Description

School-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 & Duties

• Provides school-based mental health therapy to children and adolescents in the elementary, middle and/or high school setting
• Work closely with school counselors, teachers, and other school staff
• Conduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriate
• Based 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 needed
• Provide individual, family and/or group counseling using evidenced based interventions
• Evaluates, facilitates and monitors services and client’s progress to established goals and objectives
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information at all times according to established departmental policies & procedures
• Adjust techniques & interventions as needed to ensure barriers to progress are addressed and movement toward recovery/independence is facilitated
• Ensure that all treatment plans are current and services are authorized before being provided; obtain and maintain proper consent for services
• Deliver 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 guidelines
• Oversee and coordinate the discharge planning process as appropriate for individual clients
• In 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 instructions
• Ensure that all services provided are within the guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standards
• Utilizes electronic health records to document all services provided
• Schedules and organizes appointments for personal caseload
• May participate in school or community based activities to strengthen access to mental healthcare within the community
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Required Education, Experience and Benefits

• 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 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
• Strong interest in child and adolescent mental health services
• Comfortable working in a school environment