School-Based Therapist

Y-Axis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

3 weeks paid vacation + 4 weeks with |

12 paid holidays

12 days paid sick leave

8 weeks parental leave

Health club discounts

Telework 1–2 days/week after 60 days

Job summary

Latin American Youth Center seeks a School-Based Mental Health Therapist to provide prevention, early intervention and individual/family therapy services to students and the school community. The Therapist is assigned full-time to a school and works closely with school staff to support students and their families, with supervision and trainings as needed.

LAYC’s mission is to empower youth toward successful adulthood through programs addressing social, academic, and career needs, serving about

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• DC licensure at least Graduate level (LGSW or LGPC).
• Minimum two years’ experience with youth mental health/substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to a caseload of 15-20 students, including individual and family services, diagnostic assessment, and some clinical case management services.
• Collaborates with the school education team to meet student needs and remove barriers to learning.
• Provides education to students and families to reduce stigma related to mental health treatment.
• Delivers early interventions to at-risk students and provides crisis support.
• Documents services within 48 hours and participates in supervision.
• Ensures continuity of care during vacations and school breaks.
• Supports students in crisis with risk assessments and safety planning.
• Maintains required clearances and completes trainings as required.

Skills

Individual Therapy

Family Therapy

Diagnostic Assessment

Clinical Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Safety Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Cross-cultural Communication

Youth Development

Collaboration

Education

Master’s in Social Work

DC license (LGSW/LGPC)

2+ years youth experience

Job description

School-Based Therapist at Latin American Youth Center

Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Full Time

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

72000.0

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Skills

• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Diagnostic Assessment
• Clinical Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Risk Assessment
• Safety Planning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Cross-cultural Communication
• Youth Development
• Collaboration

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description LAYC is hiring School-Based Mental Health Therapists to provide prevention, early intervention and individual/family therapy services to students and the school community. The School-Based Mental Health Therapist will be assigned full-time to a school and will work closely with staff at the school to support students and their families. Clinical supervision, LAYC meetings, and trainings may take place at LAYC or other locations.JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides therapy to a caseload of 15-20 students, including individual and family services, diagnostic assessment, and some clinical case management services.
• Collaborates with the professional educational team (teachers, principals, school counselors, social workers, etc.) at the school, working cooperatively and creatively to meet student needs and remove mental health and behavioral barriers to learning.
• Provides education to students and families to reduce stigma related to mental health treatment.
• Collaborate with the school wellness team to support prevention services for the whole school community to create a positive school climate including those focusing on resilience, wellness and effective coping with stress. Prevention services may include services delivered to school staff, parents, and students.
• Delivers early interventions to students who have been identified as having risk factors by facilitating student groups or providing consultation to caregivers and staff.
• Provides continuity of care to students during school vacations and summer break by providing ongoing services to students and families at home, community or at LAYC.
• Support students in crisis with risk assessments, safety planning, and support.
• Documents all services in electronic database within 48 hours.
• Meets weekly with Clinical Supervisor for individual supervision and participates in Group Clinical Supervision.
• Updates clearances and completes training as required by DBH regulations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• At minimum Graduate-level license in the District of Columbia (LGSW or LGPC).
• At least two years of experience working with youth experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Provide individual and family therapy, diagnostic assessments, and crisis support to a caseload of students within a school setting. Collaborate with educational staff and the school wellness team to remove behavioral barriers to learning and implement prevention services.