School-Based Behavioral Health Specialist

ALCONA HEALTH CENTER; Tawas City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

CE assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Alcona Health Center in Tawas Area Schools seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide school-based behavioral health services to students and families. You will assess mental health needs, develop care plans with a care team, and deliver individual, family, and group counseling within the school setting.

Requirements include a current CPR certification and a Michigan license (LMSW/LPC; CAADC preferred).

Qualifications

• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• Must possess a current license to practice social work, counseling, or psychology in the state of Michigan (LMSW/LPC) and CAADC preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health services for student patients, their parents and/or legal guardians.
• Assesses patients’ mental health issues and creates/care plans with a care team.
• Conducts student/patient intakes and recommends treatment to primary care providers.
• Provides individual, family, and group counseling.
• Consults with school staff on behalf of patients and assists in detecting at-risk students.
• Maintains reports, charts, and documentation including patient progress.

Education

Michigan LMSW/LPC license (CAADC preferred)

Job description

Alcona Health Center in Tawas Area Schools seeks a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide school-based behavioral health services to students and families. You will assess mental health needs, develop care plans with a care team, and deliver individual, family, and group counseling within the school setting.

Requirements include a current CPR certification and a Michigan license (LMSW/LPC; CAADC preferred).