ThriveKids Mental Health Professional (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated ThriveKids Mental Health Professional to join their team. This role is pivotal in enhancing student behavioral health within a community-based program. The ideal candidate will work closely with schools to improve healthcare and academic outcomes, conduct assessments, and provide essential counseling support. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this organization values unique qualities and offers a supportive environment for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in clinical social work or counseling.
• Experience in hospital, school, or crisis intervention settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans for students.
• Provide individual and group counseling using various techniques.
• Maintain accurate and confidential behavioral health records.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Psycho-social Assessments

Counseling Techniques

Behavioral Evaluations

Collaboration with Community Partners

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

ThriveKids Mental Health Professional (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

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Position Overview

The ThriveKids Mental Health Professional (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW) works as a social worker/counselor assigned to a school campus, responsible for student behavioral health within a community-based program. The role involves partnering with schools to improve healthcare and academic outcomes, participating in the school District Behavior Support team, conducting assessments and intervention plans, crisis intervention, maintaining student records, and providing counseling support as needed. The position offers a 10-month or 12-month schedule.

Essential Functions

• Participate in the school District Behavior Support team.
• Develop supportive classroom and school environments with school personnel.
• Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans for students with psychosocial risk factors.
• Perform psycho-social assessments, including threats of violence, suicide, and behavioral evaluations.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling using various therapeutic techniques.
• Offer crisis intervention services and report suspected abuse or neglect according to law and policy.
• Refer families to community resources and collaborate with community partners.
• Maintain accurate and confidential behavioral health records per policy.
• Attend professional development workshops and stay current with licensure requirements.
• Navigate school-based virtual care resources for student care.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in clinical social work or counseling, including hospital, school, or crisis intervention settings.
• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Licensure: Required - PLPC or LMSW; Preferred - LPC or LCSW.

Work Details

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

Location: New Orleans, LA

LCMC Health is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, or background.

Join us and bring your unique qualities to an environment that values the extraordinary in healthcare. Apply today!