School-Based Mental Health Therapist - Part-Time

School Administration Center; Perry (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits package

Job summary

Perry Community School District in Perry, Iowa is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to support students and staff within Perry Schools. The therapist will provide individual and group therapy, complete assessments, and help reintegration plans for students returning from hospitalization or facility stays.

The role reports to the Perry Community Schools Mental Health Coordinator and requires a Master’s degree, appropriate licensure, and experience with PK-12 populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited university
• Current licensure in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling (t-LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience with children and families in human services/mental health setting and/or educational setting preferred
• Ability to work with PK-12 students
• Child abuse certificate on file
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with school staff and with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy based on need maintaining a full caseload, based on mental health standards and ethics.
• Provide clinical assessments and interventions for referred students.
• Provide follow-up and implementation of reintegration plans for students who are returning to school from hospitalizations and or facility stays; and comprehensive follow up to all clients served.
• Participate in meetings as necessary (staffings, trainings, IEPs, etc.).
• Assist students in improving attendance, building resiliency, and build hope and success for students.
• Maintain data on students served.
• Be familiar with disciplinary guidelines, and at risk student characteristics/needs, collaborating agencies for referral.
• Possess behavioral modification training, and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Provide frequent and effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members.

Skills

Licensure in Social Work or Mental Hum

Experience with children and families

PK-12 students

Communication skills

Collaboration with school staff

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling

Job description

Perry Community School District in Perry, Iowa is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to support students and staff within Perry Schools. The therapist will provide individual and group therapy, complete assessments, and help reintegration plans for students returning from hospitalization or facility stays.

The role reports to the Perry Community Schools Mental Health Coordinator and requires a Master’s degree, appropriate licensure, and experience with PK-12 populations.