School Mental Health Therapist

Latin American Youth Center , Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans with

Employer-paid life insurance

Voluntary long-term disability and/or

Matching 401(k) program beginning at

3 weeks paid vacation leave per year;

12 paid holidays per year

Eight weeks paid parental leave

Telework 1–2 days per week after 60+"

Job summary

Latin American Youth Center (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 therapist will be assigned full-time to a school, working closely with staff to support students and their families.

Clinical supervision, meetings, and trainings may occur at LAYC or other locations. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field; at least

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working with diverse youth and families.

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 educational team to meet student needs and remove mental health barriers to learning.
• Provides education to students and families to reduce stigma related to mental health treatment.
• Collaborates with the school wellness team to support prevention services for the whole school community.
• Delivers early interventions to students identified as at risk; facilitates groups or provides consultation.
• Maintains continuity of care during school vacations by providing ongoing services at home, community, or LAYC.
• Supports students in crisis with risk assessments and safety planning.
• Documents all services in the electronic database within 48 hours.
• Meets weekly with Clinical Supervisor for supervision and participates in Group Clinical Supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Flexibility

Communication

Evenings availability

Education

Master’s in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

DC graduate-level license (LGSW or LGPC)

Job description

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School Mental Health Therapist

Full Time Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

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

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.

• 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.
• 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 REQUIREMENTS

This 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.