*About the role:* Effective School Solutions is currently seeking a School-Based Therapist to join our team in the *Santa Maria, CA* area.
We are looking for experienced, mission-aligned clinicians to provide clinical services to a small group of selected students with significant behavioral and emotional needs.
Selected candidates will work with a highly seasoned and professional management team who provide the best possible clinical services.
This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
*Clinical Responsibilities:*
* Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability.
* Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
* Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed.
* Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient)
* Provides consultation and facilitates referrals to appropriate levels of care and specialized services based on the student's needs.
* Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
* Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
*Administrative Responsibilities:*
* Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record.
* Participates in all team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings and Treatment Team meetings.
* Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with governing board.
* Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor.
* Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year.
*Qualifications and Skills:*
* 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
* Must have a minimum active associate number *(ASW, AMFT, APCC).
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* A clinical license in *LCSW, LMFT, LPCC.
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* Effective problem solving and communication skills.
* Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
* Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.
* Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
*Why join Effective School Solutions?*
* ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth.
* ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth.
* ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities.
* ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours.
ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance.
* ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
* ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $78,000.
00 - $85,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person