School-based Mental Health Therapist

Gateway CSB PEO LLC; Savannah (GA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gateway CSB PEO LLC is seeking a Child & Adolescent Therapist for the Georgia Apex Program, delivering school-based mental health services in Chatham County Public Schools. The role involves therapy with children and teens, intake, assessment, and treatment planning in collaboration with school staff.

Responsibilities include individual, family, and group counseling using evidence-based approaches, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or related field.
• Georgia licensure as LMFT/LPC/LCSW preferred or license eligibility if not yet licensed.
• Commitment to confidential, ethical practice and school-based mental health services.

Responsabilités

• Provide school-based mental health therapy to children and adolescents.
• Conduct intake, screening, assessment and referral as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor individual treatment plans with goals and updates.
• Deliver individual, family and/or group counseling using evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards and timelines.
• Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Schedule and organize appointments for caseload and participate in community activities as needed.

Connaissances

Evidence-based therapies

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Confidentiality & ethics

School-based practice

Formation

Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Georgia licensure (LMFT/LPC/LCSW) preferred

Outils

Electronic Health Records

Description du poste

Job Summary: The Child & Adolescent Therapist with Gateway’s Georgia Apex Program provides mental health services in select Chatham County Public Schools.Gateway’s Georgia Apex Program DescriptionSchool-based mental health program that focuses on providing greater access to mental health services for students, early detection of students’ mental health needs and strengthening coordination and collaboration within the community to best serve students with mental health needs. Services provided in the school setting includes, but isn’t limited to: individual, family and group counseling; psychiatric services; case management; prevention, educational and early intervention support.Therapist’s Responsibilities & DutiesProvides school-based mental health therapy to children and adolescents in the elementary, middle and/or high school settingWork closely with school counselors, teachers, and other school staffConduct intake, screening, assessment, and referral of clients as appropriateBased on the assessment, work with the client and guardians to establish an individual treatment plan outlining the goals of treatment; follow and update the treatment plan as neededProvide individual, family and/or group counseling using evidenced based interventionsEvaluates, facilitates and monitors services and client’s progress to established goals and objectivesMaintain strict confidentiality of information at all times according to established departmental policies & proceduresAdjust techniques & interventions as needed to ensure barriers to progress are addressed and movement toward recovery/independence is facilitatedEnsure that all treatment plans are current and services are authorized before being provided; obtain and maintain proper consent for servicesDeliver services that are clinically appropriate to consumer's needs as specified in the treatment plan and meet responsibilities to consumer and third party payor by providing only services that meet best practice guidelinesOversee and coordinate the discharge planning process as appropriate for individual clientsIn all activities, coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including, but not limited to behavioral health specialists, Staff Psychiatrist, registered nurses, other therapists, quality assurance specialists, office personnel, paraprofessionals, program manager, Medical Director and the Clinical Director.Records services accurately that relate directly to the treatment outcomes, within approved timeframes. Completes required clinical documentation according to agency standards (i.e. progress notes, consents, treatment plans, BHAs)Maintain all documentation in accordance with applicable policies, laws and instructionsEnsure that all services provided are within the guidelines and document care in compliance with agency requirements and standardsUtilizes electronic health records to document all services providedSchedules and organizes appointments for personal caseloadMay participate in school or community based activities to strengthen access to mental healthcare within the communityOther duties as assignedRequired Education, Experience and Benefits:Education & Experience:Must have already completed master’s degree in counseling, social work or related human services fieldAssociate license (LAMFT, LAPC, LMSW) or full licensure (LMFT, LPC, LCSW) in Georgia is preferred.Must be license eligible in Georgia if not associate or fully licensedStrong interest in child and adolescent mental health servicesComfortable working in a school environment