School-Based Therapist

Better Morning, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Paid supervision

Job summary

Better Morning, Inc. is seeking a dedicated School Based Therapist in Washington, DC to provide direct mental health services in schools. This role involves assessments, therapy, and collaboration with school staff to achieve mental health goals.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in social work and LGSW/LGPC certification, along with a strong mental health background and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of mental health experience required.
• Strong knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services including intake assessments and therapy.
• Maintain confidentiality of records related to consumers' treatment.
• Complete master's treatment plans and manage a caseload.

Skills

Knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Exceptional time management organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in social work

LGSW/LGPC certification

Job description

Company Description

Better Morning emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in the year of 2014.

In addition to providing counseling from the Ashburn office, Better Morning started off as a certified provider for intensive in home and community-based services (IHCBS), for at risk youth in District of Columbia.

In August of 2017, Better Morning was certified as a Core service agency (CSA) by DC Department of Behavioral Health. Better morning founder’s passion for at risk youth and their family were the motivation to keep expanding the evidenced based programs to meet the need of the underserved population.

Job Description

Role Requirements

The School Based Therapist is responsible for providing services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned consumers at the designated school location in DC area and will provide consultation services to the school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the school.

Provides direct mental health services to include:

• Provides direct mental health services to include intake assessment, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis intervention to assigned clients.
• Collects information about consumers through interviews, tests, and evaluation of day-to-day functioning within work, family and other routines.
• Identifying areas needing continued support, resources and treatment in order to assist consumers.
• Completes master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, managed care authorizations and all chart requirements.
• Preparing and completing diagnostic and bio-psychological assessments, clinical notes, referrals, treatment plans of clients as appropriate.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and clinical supervision.
• Maintains confidentiality of records relating to consumers' treatment.
• Provides therapy; maintains assigned caseload.
• Works with Clinical Managers and other multi-disciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans/assessment for clients.
• Creates appropriate case management notes and input into systems as needed.
• Provides complete and timely documentation to support services rendered.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work
• LGSW/LGPC- Required
• 1-3 years Mental Health experience.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate exceptional time management organizational skills.

Additional Information

Full-time (40 hours) (8 hour shift)

Salary: $70,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year. The salary range differs based on the number of relevant work experience and educational level. In addition, we offer the following employment benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Paid supervision

Job Types: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person - Washington DC

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