School Therapist

Communityhealingcenter; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Healing Centers in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a School Therapist for a part-time, salaried exempt position. The role follows the academic calendar, with 20-25 hours per week and primary placement in multiple school systems.

The Children’s School Therapist will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual and family sessions, and ensure timely documentation for treatment planning and discharge activities. Collaboration with school staff and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Licenses: LMSW/LLMSW/LPC/LLPC/LP or eligibility.
• MCBAP CAADC certification or eligibility within 2 years of employment.
• Experience with minor clients and families in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based clinical services and assessments.
• Deliver individual and family therapy sessions.
• Coordinate with schools and families to support student needs.
• Maintain documentation in timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Therapy with minors

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling

LMSW/LLMSW/LPC/LLPC/LP license or eligibility

Tools

BH Works system

Job description

Inclusivity is a core value of Community Healing Centers

We believe that the healing environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to help treat those we serve.

Community Healing Centers offers employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in working in the field of addiction and recovery, mental health, or children’s services. If you’ve been searching for a rewarding career that will positively impact the community that we live in.

Position: School Therapist

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Job Id: 173

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Children’s School Therapist

Reports To: Program Supervisor

Classification: Part-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Schedule: This is a school-year position that follows the academic calendar of the assigned school(s). The position is scheduled to work during the school year and does not regularly work during the summer break or other extended school closures. 20-25 hours/week

Inclusivity is a core value of Community Healing Centers. We believe that the healing environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to help treat those we serve.

Job Summary:

The Children’s School Therapist is responsible for direct provision of school-based clinical services. Assess child and family psychotherapeutic needs through thorough psychosocial and substance use assessments. Provide individual and family sessions. Assist families in supporting the social, emotional, developmental, and recovery-oriented needs of children and adolescents. Responsible for completing documentation in a timely manner related to assessments, treatment planning, treatment services, and discharge planning activities. This position is primarily located at 1-3 school systems with some office hours possible.

Supervision: None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Embrace, support and implement Community Healing Center’s vision and values related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Perform clinical assessments and evaluations of children and families referred for services.
• Work in the school setting for the contracted hours each week.
• Coordinate with school staff to develop a caseload and daily schedule.
• Communicate with school staff on student participation and progress.
• Communicate with parents as necessary.
• Provide individual and small group sessions with students.
• Provide social emotional lessons and activities with students as needed.
• Complete training in BH works system.
• Maintain necessary documentation in BH Works system: including referrals, consents, assessments, treatment plans, periodic reviews, progress notes, and discharge paperwork.
• Link, coordinate and monitor children and family needs with appropriate agency and community program involvement, as requested by the family in the Individual Plan of Service.
• Prepare case histories as needed for use in diagnosis and treatment.
• Develop intervention and treatment plans which include an evaluation of family support, client strengths and level of risks.
• Provide individual and family therapy, as needed in settings most conducive to successful treatment.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams, as required to assess, plan and review the needs of clients and families; may include juvenile treatment and recovery courts.
• Maintain required case documentation and record delivered services in an accurate and timely manner as required by regulating entities, accreditation organizations and management.
• Participate in ongoing staff training and development programs.
• Consult with psychiatrist for medical input into treatment issues.
• Participate in clinical reviews and audits.
• Participate in supervision as required by licensing board but at a minimum of two times per month.
• Provide coverage and handling of emergency situations, as need be.
• Participate in all facility and program quality improvement activities, as appropriate.
• Provide in-services as requested, to staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, filling in for other programs on an as-needed basis.
• Obtain and monitor funding authorizations from the state and insurance companies; apply for and maintain credentials, as necessary.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with referral sources.
• Complies with agency continuity and emergency preparedness plans, including the ability to work remotely when onsite work is not feasible.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related human services area.
• Required licenses: Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), Limited License Master’s of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) or Licensed Psychologist (LP).
• Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) substance abuse certification (CAADC). If you do not have a MCBAP approved certification, it must be obtained within 2 years of employment.
• Direct contact with under-age clients with mental health disorders, abused children and non-offending family members.
• All staff are required to be screened for tuberculosis and understand that exposure to tuberculosis is possible.
• Flu and Covid-19 Vaccines, required. Covid-19 Booster, preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver license, required.

Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• One year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families.
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to engage client in therapeutic process and ability to work as a member of a clinical team.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with school personnel.
• Ability to maintain flexibility to meet needs of the school schedule or unplanned changes to student’s schedule.
• Ability to walk longer distances and climb stairs in school settings.
• Ability to work in different offices or classrooms when necessary.
• Ability to organize and prepare materials in the office prior to arriving at school.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, ability to operate computer equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, program and services as they relate to the provision of services.
• Working knowledge of the system of services needed to address the needs of children and families and the ability to coordinate care between these programs.

EEO Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or mental or physical disability in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.

Community Healing Centers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Community Healing Centers is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].