School Intervention Therapist

Collier County Public Schools; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County Public Schools seeks a School Intervention Therapist to support students and families through psycho-social/behavioral assessments and remediation planning. The role requires a master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and appropriate Florida certifications.

Candidates with a Master’s degree may become a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern within 6 months and obtain licensure within three years, supervised by a Qualified Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Two years of experience with parents and children and ability to develop and carry out a mental health appraisal including psycho/social/behavioral functioning and remediation plan.
• Florida Department of Education Certification in social work or licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health provider per Chapter 491, F.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out psycho-social/behavioral assessments and remediation plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Utilize email and various computer software programs for communication and documentation.

Skills

Psycho-social assessment

Mental health counseling

Social work

Parent communication

Email/computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling

Job description

School Intervention Therapist

Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience)

Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. Two years of experience working with parents and children and the ability to develop and carry out a mental health appraisal to include psycho/social/behavioral functioning and plan of remediation based on accepted, research based educational/therapeutic practices. Must have experience with various computer software programs and ability to use email.

Florida Department of Education Certification in social work or licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health provider as defined in and governed by Chapter 491, F.S.

OR

Candidates with a Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling must become a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern within 6 months of hire and must be supervised by a Qualified Supervisor and must obtain clinical licensure within three years of start date.

Position Location: Except Ed & Stdt Support ServsCalendar: 196A Salary: Non-Bargaining Range - 14 FTE: 1.00

Special Notes

School Intervention Therapist Pool vacancy for the 26-27 School Year. Candidates must have a completed employment application and a current resume. Master¶s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling. Two years of experience working with parents and children and the ability to develop and carry out a mental health appraisal to include psycho/social/behavioral functioning and plan of remediation based on accepted, research based educational/therapeutic practices. Must have experience with various computer software programs and ability to use email. Florida Department of Education Certification in social work or licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health provider as defined in and governed by Chapter 491, F.S. OR Candidates with a Master¶s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling must become a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern within 6 months of hire and must be supervised by a Qualified Supervisor and must obtain clinical licensure within three years of start date.