School Based Therapist

Starfish Family Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Based Therapist to provide essential clinical and therapeutic services to children and families within a school setting. This role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance mental health wellness and education. You will be responsible for delivering interventions, conducting treatment groups, and facilitating professional development for educators and parents. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree in mental health and meet CMHP criteria.
• One year of experience in examining and treating minors and families.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement school-based mental health education models.
• Provide individual, group, and family treatment to clients.
• Conduct psycho-educational groups and facilitate referrals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Comprehensive assessment skills

Mental health interventions

Group facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in a mental health-related field

Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) criteria

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Detroit Metropolitan Area - Detroit, MI

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

This School Based Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical and therapeutic services and interventions to the children, youth, and families in our partner districts. Services are delivered in either the public outpatient or homebased level of care, within a school based setting. Mental health wellness & education, participation on multi-disciplinary teams and group facilitation is also required within this role.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must meet criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
• Master’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school required
• Trained and has one year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families
• Current valid professional license/certification in the State of Michigan
• Current valid driver's license
• Clinical knowledge, comprehensive assessment skills and experience related to the coordinator and delivery of mental health and co-occurring services to children and families

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Partner District in design and implementation of a school based mental health education and service delivery model.
• Provide and facilitate prevention services and interventions for students in crisis.
• Offer quarterly professional development presentations for school teachers/administration and parents.
• Conduct psycho-educational and treatment groups on topics identified jointly with school personnel.
• Provide individual, group and family treatment to assigned clients.
• Provide and facilitate referrals to higher levels of care or more intensive interventions if necessary.
• Development and implementation of Individual Plan of Service utilizing Person Centered Planning.
• Maintain clinical charts in an accurate and timely manner to include, but not limited to assessments, treatment plans, and all other MDHHS chart requirements.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license and / or reliable transportation.

Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/D/V