Counselor / Program Therapist- Lake in the Hills

Position Type :

Student Support Services

Date Posted : 6 / 10 / 2023

Location :

Parkland Preparatory Academy- Lake in the Hills

Date Available : TBD

Closing Date : TBD

Seeking Program Therapist for Parkland Preparatory Academy- Bartlett

Summary of Responsibilities :

The Program Therapist performs social service and related service functions as required by the student's IEP to assist students in meeting their social-emotional and educational needs. The services a therapist provided includes : behavior intervention, direct and consultative therapeutic service to the student, and coordination of services with outside providers. School counselors will also work with families / legal guardians and outside agencies to provide coordination of services, teaching of social emotional standards, and targeted group / individual services at school aligned with IEP goals. The program therapist serves as an integral member of the school team, will be involved with student interventions, and is also responsible for reporting behavioral data and data related to physical restraints and time spent outside of the classroom.

Educational / Experience :

A Master's Degree in a mental health / human services field from an accredited college (social work, counseling). Must have Certification / PEL as a School Service Personnel Social Worker, LPC, LCPC, LSW or School Psychologist.

A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in behavioral health, with experience in individual, family and group therapies, crisis intervention and treatment skills preferred; must have strong clinical assessment skills, with majority of experience focused on the child / adolescent population.

Essential Functions :

• The Program Therapist establishes collaborative relationships with colleagues, consultants, therapists, and administrators.
• Must be able to assist in physical restraint of students when necessary (annual CPI Training will be provided).
• Attends scheduled team meetings and all student IEP meetings.
• Participates in discussions in a proactive, professional, and problem solving manner.
• Recognizes and proactively reacts to conditions which, potentially, may alter the effectiveness of the whole program, both internal and external to their primary responsibilities.
• Gathers input and data from other staff prior to IEP meetings.
• Completes IEP components or other reports to be presented at annual reviews, progress reviews or three year re-evaluations.
• Gives verbal or written feedback of student's progress and future goals and objectives.
• Communicates with parents and outside agencies in a supportive manner providing them with special education related information.
• Participates and contributes to in-service sessions and provides input and suggestions for future topics and directions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all procedures related to emergencies and disasters.
• Contributes to the school environment which encourages students to be responsible, independent, and confident.
• Understands and adheres to policies involving reporting of abuse to DCFS and confidentiality regarding all information about students.
• Ensures that pertinent issues / problems are discussed in a timely manner and that communication between school and home is maintained.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable about key issues in student's present and past experience that may influence their actions and affect their learning abilities.
• Adjusts and merges treatment and instruction accordingly.

Job Specifications :

Physical & Special Demands :

Disclaimer Statement :

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time.

Job Type : Full-time