Childrens Bessemer SBMH Therapist

Jbsmha; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health authority is seeking a licensed Master's Level Counselor for the role of Childrens Bessemer SBMH Therapist. This position involves providing mental health services to students, collaborating with school resources, and conducting regular assessments to improve students' well-being.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field required.
• Two years’ experience in clinical services preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and group therapy for students.
• Provide clinical assessments and documentation.
• Collaborate with school staff for mental health services.

Skills

Behavior Modification

Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy

Parent Education

Communication

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Bessemer City Schools SBMH Counselor

This licensed Master's Level Counselor will be serving students on-site as referred by the Bessemer City School System. This counselor will provide assessment/evaluation, individual therapy and group therapy, conflict resolution and other mental health services to students being served in Bessemer City Schools, who struggle with severe emotional and/or behavioral problems that are interfering with their functioning at school and/or home. This counselor will also provide a referral source within the Bessemer City School System for mental health consultations.

Supervised By: Director of Children’s Services

Division: Children's Services

Normal Working Hours/Days: Monday-Friday 8-5 with flexibility to meet client/family need.

Primary Job Functions

Responsible for interviewing, evaluating and assessing for mental health and other appropriate needs of children/families.

Responsible for properly assessing the unmet needs of the target population and devising an individualized service plan for each client.

Collaborates closely with the staff of the Bessemer City School System, as well as other community resources, in order to provide or access appropriate services to meet the needs of the target population (mental health services, school/special education service, etc.)

Responsible for individual, group and family therapy with emphasis on behavior modification, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, parent education and other therapeutic approaches as appropriate to treatment needs.

Provides accurate documentation of charts on a daily basis, including clinical assessments, case plans, treatment plans, referrals, data collections, case reviews and follow up tracking.

Responsible for providing and presenting clinical assessments and treatment goals at weekly staffings with supervisor.

Responsible for maintaining JBS, Department of Mental Health, and School Based Collaboration data on a monthly basis.

Provides transportation to children and families when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Performs other administrative duties as required.

Master's degree in psychology, social work or counseling with an emphasis on clinical service for children and adolescents.

Two years’ experience working with children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families in a community and/or school setting with an emphasis on clinical services is preferred. State licensure is preferred (LICSW, LPC, LMFT).

Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy. Suitable automobile to permit the required travel. Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of the special needs and behavioral characteristics of children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families.

Knowledge of psychotherapy principals and techniques.

Knowledge of psychotropic medications, including their uses and side effects.

Knowledge of special education services in the schools

Ability to perform individual, group and family therapy to include behavior modification, R.E.T., parent education and problem-solving skills.

Ability to make clinical decisions/recommendations in crisis situations regarding children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families.

Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to include Department of Human Resources, Juvenile Probation Office/ Family Court, School Staff, and other mental health professionals.

Demonstrate communication skills- both expressive and written.

Ability to organize and manage one’s own activities with a minimum of direct supervision.

Ability to utilize technology to complete electronic medical records.

Ability to work flexible hours due to the special needs of the target population and their families.

Participate on a rotation 24 hour on call roster.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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