DIS Counselor

Haynes Family Of Programs Inc; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Haynes Family Of Programs Inc. seeks a licensed clinician to provide weekly individual psychotherapy to emotionally challenged children within a school-based setting. You will collaborate with teachers, parents, and a multidisciplinary team to support academic and social-emotional goals.

You will maintain comprehensive notes, participate in IEPs, and uphold California licensure requirements. Weekend/evening availability may be required to meet needs and ensure safety and progress.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Child and Family Therapy.
• Licensed LMFT/LCSW or MSW in California per state requirements.
• Active license and ability to provide psychotherapy to children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual psychotherapy for children.
• Consult with teaching staff and MDT for student progress.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and documentation.
• Attend IEP meetings and contribute to goal setting.
• Ensure ongoing continuing education requirements for licensure.
• Respond to crises and coordinate with parents, schools, and communities.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW or MFt

CA licensure LMFT/LCSW or MSW

Job description

SUMMARY:Responsible for providing individual psychotherapy; utilizing play therapy; art therapy; cognitive-behavioral therapy; Gestalt therapy; sand tray, or other appropriate therapies, as per individual treatment plan. At times, appropriate case management services to severely emotionally disabled children who attend the non-public school from the community. Consultation with parents, teachers, school staff, and multi-disciplinary treatment team for Community Day students. Participate in attending and instructing teaching staff in a variety of emotional and learning diversity of the students.JOB DUTIES:Providing individual psychotherapy weekly for children on caseload in collaboration with DirectorProvides consultation with teaching staff, when appropriate and necessary for the childs academic achievementMaintain positive, open communication with other departments and staff ensuring effective collaboration and follow through on specific treatment issues and concernsMaintain mandatory and applicable continuing education hours necessary for on-going licensing requirements by the State of California through the Board of Behavioral Sciences. This requires attendance off-campus during DIS hours, in addition to weekends/evenings, to maintain the LMFT/LCSW licenseAttend I.E.P. meetings on campus and in the community to assist in updating goals and objectives, I.E.P. preparation of social and emotional goals and objectives of students on caseloadMaintain accurate clinical treatment and process notes for sessions heldParticipate in meetings concerning boys on caseload, as required, and as needed appropriate clinical interventions due to substance abuse, truancy, and non-academic achievementAssess children on caseload when staff reports a danger to self or others; or when in session, make on-going assessments based on the guidelines of the Marriage, Family and Child Therapist laws for the State of CaliforniaFollow policies and procedures when a child's needs assessment for hospitalization and make necessary child abuse reports as stated by the State of California, with necessary follow up to supervisor. Provide as necessary, conflict resolution between students or with a student and staffDetermine and ensure appropriate ancillary services such as psychological testing, psychiatric, and educational evaluationsLiaison with parents, group homes or foster homes for the on-going academic achievement of studentPerforms other reasonable related duties as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time standing, walking on sloped/hilly areas of campus, carrying, driving, lifting (up to 40 pounds), listening, speaking, reaching, writing, and participating in restraint procedures.Masters Degree in Social Work or Child and Family Therapy from an accredited collegeLicensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist (LMFT/LCSW) in the State of California or licensed Masters Social WorkerExtensive knowledge of psychodynamics, patterns of growth and development, and proficiency and experience in diagnosis, and utilization of the current edition of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)Ability to relate and work with an MDT with effective communication, both verbally and through concise and coherent written materialAbility to model positive behaviors and Company valuesAbility to effectively implement the treatment program by providing appropriate clinical leadership to staffEffective clinical skills in the areas of casework, individual, group, and family treatment modalitiesAbility to effectively teach therapeutic intervention and behavior modification techniquesAbility to consistently follow through with assigned tasksMust fulfill all requirements of employment, including clearance of all required background records (e.g. Department of Justice, Child Abuse, California Community Care Licensing, County Sanction List, etc.), professional, physical examination, and drug testing