School Based Therapist- Permanent & Substitute

William S. Hart Union High School District; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

William S. Hart Union High School District is seeking a School Based Therapist to provide educationally related intensive counseling to students in special education.

You will collaborate with school staff and district personnel, deliver individual/family/group counseling, and document progress toward IEP goals. The role may involve parent counseling, case management, and participation in IEP meetings, with requirements including a master’s degree in a related field and licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or closely related field.
• Two years of related experience in which includes working with children/adolescents in education contexts.
• PPS credential preferred; LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or related licensure considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling as stated in the student’s IEP.
• Provide parent counseling and training to support understanding of the student’s needs.
• Develop measurable counseling goals and report quarterly progress.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with district staff.

Skills

Counseling

IEP meetings

Family therapy

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree or higher in related field

Pupil Personnel Services credential (PPS)

Job description

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Under the direction of the Directorof Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS), the School Based Therapist provides educationally related intensive counseling to students in special education. The School Based Therapist consults with pertinent school staff and district personnel as it relates to the student and provides parent counseling as it relates to the student’s disability. The School Based Therapist completes required documentation, writes measurable goals, and participates in various trainings and Individualized Education Program(IEP) team meetings.Under the direction of the Directorof Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS), the School Based Therapist provides educationally related intensive counseling to students in special education. The School Based Therapist consults with pertinent school staff and district personnel as it relates to the student and provides parent counseling as it relates to the student’s disability. The School Based Therapist completes required documentation, writes measurable goals, and participates in various trainings and Individualized Education Program(IEP) team meetings.

Summary

Salary Range: 600

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Under the direction of the Directorof Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS), the School Based Therapist provides educationally related intensive counseling to students in special education. The School Based Therapist consults with pertinent school staff and district personnel as it relates to the student and provides parent counseling as it relates to the student’s disability. The School Based Therapist completes required documentation, writes measurable goals, and participates in various trainings and Individualized Education Program(IEP) team meetings.Under the direction of the Directorof Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS), the School Based Therapist provides educationally related intensive counseling to students in special education. The School Based Therapist consults with pertinent school staff and district personnel as it relates to the student and provides parent counseling as it relates to the student’s disability. The School Based Therapist completes required documentation, writes measurable goals, and participates in various trainings and Individualized Education Program(IEP) team meetings.

The School Based Therapist is a professional provider of counseling services to students and/or parents. Required experience may be gained through District employment as a pre-licensed therapist. Advancement to this position is based on need and compliance with the requirements of the position, including proper state licensure.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides individual, familyand/or group counseling as stated in the student’s(IEP).
• Provides parent counseling and training to assist parents in understanding the special needs of their child, provides information about child development, and assists parents in the acquisition of necessary skills to support implementation of the IEP or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Assists parents in accessing and utilizing community resources.
• Develops measurable counseling goals and reports quarterly progress on those goals.
• Attends and participates in IEP meetings.
• Consults and collaborates with other staff members.
• Participates in case consultation.
• Prepares and maintains Local Education Agency(LEA) Medi-Cal billing.
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations.
• Attends trainings and workshops as directed by the Director ofERICS.
• May provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Skills

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA) disabilities including, but not limited to, Individuals with Exceptional Needs (IWEN) eligibility criteria.
• Federal and state laws concerning family rights and behavioral health services.
• State Education Code as it applies to the specific accountability of this position.
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA) regulations.
• Special education framework, including IEPs.
• Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensure requirements.
• Therapeutic methodologies and family systems theories.
• Conflict resolution and group dynamics.
• Therapy methods appropriate to meeting the needs of students and their families.
• Agencies, resources and programs available to assist children.
• Computer applications to use common office productivity software, internet, and specific computer programs related to the department.
• Interpretive skill to conduct and evaluate statistics.
• Human relations skills to achieve and maintain trust and cooperation with peers, families and students, to deliver formal discussion with groups, to resolve conflict, and to train, evaluate and mentor.
• Professional writing skills sufficient to write reports and correspondence that may be sensitive and have legal implications.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to carry out all aspects of the position.
• Develop, implement, and monitor measurable goals.
• Work effectively with children and adolescents with mild to severe emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Learn, interpret, and apply state and federal requirements, laws, codes and regulations applicable to the position.
• Perform statistical analysis.
• Identify the social, emotional, andbehavioral needs of students.
• Collaborate effectively with educational administrators. Work cooperatively and effectively within a team-based approach.
• Develop and implement appropriate social, emotional, andbehavioral services.
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to prepare professional correspondence, reports and to communicate student needs with parents and educational administrators.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain confidentiality of private information.

Physical Abilities

• Function effectively in an office environment, engaged in work of a moderately sedentary nature.
• Ambulatory ability to move to various class and meeting room settings, to stoop, bend and kneel, and to reach.
• Hand-eye-arm coordination ability to use a personal computer keyboard to access and record information.
• Visual ability to recognize words, numbers, and non-verbal actions of people.
• Auditory ability to project voice and carry out conversations with individuals and small groups in person and over the phone.
• Work a non-traditional schedule, which may include occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master’s Degree Or Higher In Marriage And Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Or a Closely Related Field. Two Years Of Relatedexperience, Which Includes

• Working within the special education framework, including participation in IEP meetings.
• Recent experience working with children and adolescents with mild to severe emotional and behavioral challenges within an elementary, junior high, or highschool setting.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring measurable goals.

Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential preferred. Experience providing clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or Valid California Board of Psychology license; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.). Valid California driver’s license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily indoors where minimal safety considerations exist.