School Therapist

Green Key Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a Mental Health professional to work in Washington, DC. The position involves creating a safe environment for students, effective communication with families and staff, and conducting mental health assessments. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology and be licensed in Washington DC. This role also demands a minimum of 1 year of related experience in the field. An ideal candidate is committed to student well-being and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in relevant field.
• Must hold a valid license in Washington DC.
• Minimum 1 year of mental health experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and accepting environment for students.
• Communicate effectively with staff and caregivers.
• Prepare and complete mental health assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Evidence-based treatment protocols

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Licensed in Washington DC as LPC, LICSW or LMFT

Job description

Location: You will be assigned to a school based in Washington, DC.

Schedule: Monday-Friday days

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe and accepting environment in which students feel comfortable expressing their needs.
• Keeping up with district and school policies, state and federal law and the needs of families for information sharing and confidentiality.
• Effectively communicating with students’ teachers, school staff, district administrators and children’s caregivers to meet children’s mental and emotional health needs.
• Preparing and completing diagnostic and bio-psychological assessments, clinical notes, referrals, treatment plans of clients as appropriate.
• Keeping and updating HIPAA-compliant records containing privileged health information about minors.
• Learning and applying evidence-based diagnosis and treatment protocols in compliance with state licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• Must be licensed in Washington DC as LPC, LICSW or LMFT
• 1 year of Mental Health experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.