Outpatient / School Based Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS : Master's level in Counseling or Social Work (Other license-eligible Masters Degrees will be considered). At least one year of experience in individual, family, and group therapy methods preferred. Act 33 / 34 & PA FBI clearances required. Child Protective Service Law Training (CPSL) completion required. Evidence and demonstration of cultural humility required. Maintain a current driver's license and insurance coverage for vehicle. Must have own transportation. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES : School Based

• Provides individual counseling, group counseling, and care management for children and adolescents with mental disorders.
• Assesses strengths and therapeutic needs of children and families.
• Maintains timely and adequate documentation (including reports, summaries, and letters) on each client assigned.
• Requires travel to school-based locations in Mercer County
• Provides community education as time permits. This involves public speaking, and planning and participating in education workshops, seminars, etc.
• Participates in the utilization / peer review process, audits, supervision, and treatment team meetings.
• Includes child as a participant in his / her own treatment.
• Reports directly to assigned Clinical Supervisor.

Outpatient