Mental Health Therapist - Therapeutic Programs

Educational Service District 112; White Salmon (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 is seeking a part-time Mental Health Therapist to join Gorge Academy in White Salmon, WA. You will provide direct counseling to K-12 students, support individual and family needs, and collaborate with guardians, IEP teams, and community partners.

You will work 8 hours weekly during the school year, engaging in psychoeducation for parents and group counseling while maintaining compliant documentation and standards. A WA license is required or obtainable. 

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Hold or ability to obtain a full Washington license (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW).
• Experience working with social/emotional at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with students and guardians.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling as well as care coordination.
• Work with students facing behavioral and social-emotional challenges.
• Participate as part of multidisciplinary teams with guardians, school staff, and community providers.
• Assess needs and submit referrals for students on caseload as indicated.
• Administer and track progress using evidence-based measures.
• Maintain complete documentation in accordance with law and district policy.
• Support and implement agency policies and staff training as directed.
• Provide psychoeducation and group counseling for parents.

Skills

Counseling experience

Group counseling

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology

Full WA license (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW) or ability to obtain

Job description

Under the general direction of the Director of Therapeutic Programs and the program director, the Mental Health Therapist works as part of the treatment team to provide direct counseling and therapeutic support to students.

The full range for this position is:

• Mental Health Therapist I $36.78 - $44.74 per hour
• Mental Health Therapist II (requires full, unrestricted state licensure): $40.09 - $48.78 per hour

Offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:

This position will serve Gorge Academy in White Salmon, WA. The position will be 8 hours per week, school year schedule.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

• Work with K-12 students and their guardians in the development of an individual support plan which is strength based, measurable, and assists students in meeting their goals.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling, provide care coordination services as indicated for students in accordance with the behavioral, social-emotional, and adaptive goals in the student's IEP.
• Work in an environment with students with mental health challenges including but not limited to externalizing and self-injurious behaviors.
• Actively participate as a member of multidisciplinary team including but not limited to guardians and other natural supports, IEP teams, school and district staff, community treatment team members, and other team members as indicated.
• In partnership with the program directors, assess for need and submit referrals as clinically indicated for students on caseload.
• Administer and assess evidence-based measurement tools to track student improvement, success and readiness for service conclusion.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Support and implement ESD 112 agency policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation, education and training for staff as directed by the program director or supervisor.
• Provide psychoeducation and group counseling for parents on mental health topics.
• Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for students.
• Participate in staff and team meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices in the mental health field.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include:
• Teach group lessons on social skills, conflict resolution, grief, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
• Coordinate and manage student IEPs.
• Run parenting groups utilizing attachment-based curriculum.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
• Hold or ability to obtain a full Washington license (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW), ability to work independently.
• Experience working with social/emotional at-risk youth.
• Experience with social/emotional support or therapy.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience and understanding of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), including multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
• Experience working in a day treatment or residential mental-health setting.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Experience working with Special Education students and/or programs.
• Familiar with Washington mental health agencies and resources.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Variety of settings including students' homes, office and school environment.
• Extended or flexible hours as necessary.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

• Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the WA state patrol and FBI.