School and Outreach Services Mental Health Provider

Department : School and Outreach Services (SOS)

Job Status : Full-time or Part-time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Reports to : Team Manager

Positions Supervised : None Travel Required : Varies based on assignment

Position Summary

This position provides direct service in a group or individual setting for children who meet the

criteria and who are struggling in their educational, social or home settings. This position works

collaboratively with the client, family, school, and treatment team for treatment planning

purposes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan interventions driven by the client’s individual treatment plan.
• Plan activities that include group psychoeducational processes, therapeutic activities, and

therapeutic outings to practice social skills.

• Model and facilitate skills through engagement with the client.
• Participate in psychoeducational trainings to carry out job duties and continue ongoing

knowledge in the field.

Actively participate in team meetings and be available as necessary for parent and school

meetings.

• Complete clinical documentation correctly and in a timely fashion.
• Document client attendance, as well as attempted contact with parents / caregivers and other

treatment providers when client attendance is inconsistent.

Keep Program Team Manager informed of attendance problems and client progress toward completion

of treatment goals.

• Remain informed of agency and program developments.
• Respect and demonstrate an ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance

Center.

• Transport clients in agency or personal vehicle as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by team managers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; some experience preferred in working with

children with behavioral and emotional health concerns.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance, and

reliable transportation.

Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations.

Experience :

• One year of experience working with children preferred.
• Must possess and utilize sufficient interpersonal skills to promote teamwork both internally and

externally.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Customer focused (internal and external)

Team oriented and ability to get along with others

Excellent listening skills

Accountability

Reliability

Trust / Integrity

Demonstrates adaptability / flexibility

Developed time management skills

Developed organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary

including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Relationship building

Problem solving

Attention to detail and accuracy in work

Ability to be collaborative

Open to learning and accepting feedback

Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality

Strengths based

Family centered

Community based

Culturally respectful

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 2.5+ hrs / day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 5.5+

hrs / day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs / day)

Physical Demands Lift / Carry

Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (F)

Walk (F) 11 20 lbs. (F)

Sit (F) 21 50 lbs. (O)

Manually Manipulate (O) 51 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N) Reach Above Shoulder (O)

Climb (O) Push / Pull

Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (F)

Squat or Kneel (F) 26- 40 lbs. (O)

Bend (F) 41 100 lbs. (O)

Other Physical Requirements :

Must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children in the office or community-based

settings. This position requires the physical ability to safely implement physical interventions in

the event that clients exhibit out-of-control behaviors threatening the safety of the client or

others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office, group room, and community-based working environment, requiring a flexible schedule and

approach to daily tasks. Group assignments and scheduled working hours may fluctuate to meet

changing program needs. This is a direct service position with frequent interruptions. Clients

often express themselves through verbal or physical acting out. Clients may yell at staff, swear,

engage in property destruction, and act in a physically aggressive manner towards staff or others.

It should be expected that staff will engage in physical interventions at times in order to maintain safety.