Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Effective School Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to improving the mental health of youth. As a Licensed Mental Health Clinician, you will provide essential clinical services to students facing significant behavioral and emotional challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a professional management team and engage in extensive training to enhance your skills and knowledge. You'll be part of a mission-driven team focused on making a real difference in the lives of children and their families. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and provides excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Extensive Time Off

Work-Life Balance

Competitive Compensation

Feedback Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience treating K-12 students with behavioral challenges.
• Must hold a valid clinical license in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical interventions to support student mental health.
• Participate in team meetings and maintain timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical Documentation

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Group Therapy

Individual Counseling

Family Counseling

Experience with Behavioral Challenges

Education

Clinical License in Social Work

Counseling License

Marriage and Family Therapy License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Philadelphia, PA

About the role: Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician to join our team. We are looking for experienced, mission-aligned clinicians to provide clinical services to a small group of selected students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. Selected candidates will work with a highly seasoned and professional management team who provide the best possible clinical services. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
• Demonstrates competency in Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
• Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed.
• Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient).
• Provides consultation and facilitates referrals to appropriate levels of care and specialized services based on the student's needs.
• Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
• Participates in all team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings, and Treatment Team meetings.
• Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with governing board.
• Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
• Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges (k-12th grade).
• Must hold a clinical license in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy in the state in which this position is being offered.
• Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
• Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.

Why join Effective School Solutions?

• ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - the mental health of our youth.
• ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
• ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
• ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician’s work-life balance.
• ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
• ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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