School Therapist

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Parental Paid Leave

Retirement match

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a licensed clinical professional to provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth and their families in Kentucky. The role emphasizes work with students with autism and may require gender-specific assignments in certain cases.

An LCPC license is preferred, with a master’s degree in a human services field required. Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy.

Qualifications

• Licensed to provide therapy in the state.
• Experience with children, families, or autism-focused work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy to youth and their families.
• Interviews clients to assess functioning and develops initial treatment plans.
• Assists in developing treatment plans that align with other team members.
• Participates in school program IEP development and related goals.
• Uses trauma-informed clinical modalities and evidence-based practices.
• Completes documentation and discharge/aftercare planning.
• May conduct home studies for foster care programs as needed.
• Provides crisis intervention and participates in team conferences.

Skills

LCPC license preferred

Education

Master's degree in a human services field

Job description

Overview

$3000.00 Sign-On Bonus available

Responsible for providing individual, group and family therapy to youth and their families, as needed. In certain cases, based on the special needs of the children served, position may be gender specific. This position is primarily focusing with students with autism.

Experience conducting and writing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and providing training and support to staff on behavioral strategies is preferred, but not required. Candidates with varying levels of experience in these areas are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their overall qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Preference will be given to candidates holding an LCPC license.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options, including HSA match for qualifying contributions.
• Parental Paid Leave
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement available.
• Company sponsored learning and development

Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Provides consultation, instruction and direction to other staff, clients and referral agencies.
• Interviews clients to assess functioning to develop initial needs and individual treatment plan. Develops treatment recommendations.
• Assists in the development of the treatment plan that meets client’s needs and complements services provided by other treatment team members.
• For school programs, participate in the development of all treatment goals, objectives, interventions, approaches, etc., as it relates to the IEP.
• Utilizes Arrow endorsed trauma informed clinical modalities and evidence based practices for all client and family therapeutic interventions and sessions
• Provides direct clinical services to include but not limited to individual, group and family therapy.
• Completes written documentation of ongoing treatment of children and progress through discharge by deadlines set by regulatory agencies, State requirements, or Arrow policy.
• Assists in the development of discharge and aftercare plans.
• For foster care programs, may conduct home studies for prospective foster families
• Participates in in-service training of Direct Care Staff.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Review client files on a quarterly basis to access service plan implementation, progress towards desired outcomes, and future appropriateness of service plan.
• May provide after hours “On-Call” coverage for direct services, on a rotating basis. The service is provided during hours when the offices are closed.
• Functions as a treatment team member and attending all team conferences and meetings.
• Perform all duties within contract, state and federal regulations, Arrow policy, and accreditation standards.
• May be required to drive ACFM vehicles, be insurable with our auto insurance provider, and complete Arrow’s vehicle training.

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Qualifications

The Therapist must possess a master’s degree in a human services field and be licensed to provide therapy in the State. Experience working with children, families, or with a focus on students with autism preferred.