School Based Clinician

The Guidance Center Inc; Oskaloosa (KS); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

KPERS Retirement System

Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Thef

Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Guidance Center Inc is seeking a School Based Clinician to deliver intake assessments, psychotherapy, and treatment planning for students within local school districts in Kansas. The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff and ongoing referrals to outpatient services as needed.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a relevant field and Kansas licensure by day one. Equal opportunity employment is guaranteed and a supportive, holistic care team awaits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with Kansas licensure by the first day of employment.
• Two semesters of practicum in a clinical setting.
• Equal opportunity employer with commitment to non-discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake assessments and initial treatment planning.
• Provide psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) and ongoing treatment planning.
• Refer to TGC outpatient services for testing, reporting, medication management, and case management.
• Coordinate with school administrators and social work staff.
• Continue psychotherapy during summer at the outpatient office.
• Provide daytime crisis services as needed.
• Observe student behavior and give feedback to teachers.
• Train school district staff on mental health topics.
• Ensure services comply with clinical guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Clinical psychotherapy

Assessment

Collaboration with school staff

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or Professional Counseling

Licensure by Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (LMSW/LMLP/LMFT/LPC/LSCSW/LCP/LCMFT)

Job description

Description

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a School Based Clinician to be the newest member of our innovative interdisciplinary team. This position is responsible for providing clinical services to students and families in local school districts.

Pay and Benefits:

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive annual salary of $81,769.64 to $86,919.64; depending upon qualifications.

Primary Duties:

1. 1. Provide intake assessments and initial treatment planning
2. 2. Provide psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) and on-going treatment planning
3. 3. Make referrals to TGC’s outpatient office for psychological testing, interpretation, and report-writing as needed.
4. 4. Make referrals to TGC outpatient office to include medication management, case management, attendant care, and other services as needed.
5. 5. Work collaboratively with school administrators and social work staff.
6. 6. During the summer months, continue to provide psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) and on-going treatment planning at the outpatient office.
7. 7.Provide daytime crisis services when needed.
8. 8. Observe student behavior in the classroom when appropriate and provide feedback to teachers and others regarding student behavior.
9. 9. Provide training to school district staff related to specific mental health issues on an ongoing basis.
10. 10. Ensure that all clinical services provided are following clinical guidelines of The Guidance Center and regulatory bodies

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education and Licensure:

Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or Professional Counseling,and Licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a LMSW, LMLP, LMFT, LPC, LSCSW, LCP, LCPC OR LCMFT by the first day of employment.

Experience:

Required: Two semester’s master-level practicum experience in a clinical setting providing assessmentand therapy services.

Preferred:post master’s clinical experience, and experience with the Kansas system of community-based mental health care and associated evidence-based practices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.