School Therapist

Arrow Child & Family Ministries; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

Arrow Child & Family Ministries is seeking a licensed therapist to provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth and their families, with a focus on students with autism. The role may be gender-specific in some cases and involves collaboration with school programs.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, crisis intervention, and thorough documentation. The position may require after-hours on-call coverage and occasional driving of Arrow vehicles as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human services field and licensed to provide therapy in MD.
• Experience with children and families; autism-focused experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family therapy to youth and families.
• Develops treatment plans and goals aligned with school programs and IEPs.
• Delivers trauma-informed, evidence-based therapies.
• Maintains documentation and discharge planning.
• Provides crisis intervention and after-hours on-call coverage as needed.
• May drive Arrow vehicles and participate in staff trainings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in human services

Licensed to practice therapy in MD

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.