School Based Youth Therapist

Position Summary

School Based Youth Therapist provides therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in schools within Hunterdon County. Services provided consist of early identification, prevention, and intervention as well as linkages to existing services through individual and group supportive counseling, education, presentations, and collaboration with school personnel and community providers.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Provides direct services in a clinically appropriate and sensitive manner.

Completes all School Based documentation.

Interacts and collaborates with school personnel, HMC / HBH departments, community providers, and families.

Maintains Professional Development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education : Required :

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology or other mental health discipline

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required :

1 year of experience with. children and adolescents in a school or mental health setting

Preferred :

2+ years’ experience with children and adolescents in a school or mental health setting

License, Registry or Certification :

Required :

Valid driver’s license must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting.

Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :

Required :

Crisis intervention skills, clinical training and understanding of systems. Knowledge of schools and mental health facilities. Positive interpersonal skills, good communication and public speaking skills.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and / or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).