2542-School Based Mental Health Clinician at First Children Services

Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Individual Therapy, Group Counseling, Clinical Consultation, Service Planning, Case Documentation, Youth Counseling, Adolescent Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Evaluation, Referral Management

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

School-Based Mental Health Clinician Part time/Non-Exempt *Up to 21 hours per week available. Location: Franklinville, NJ Compensation Rate: $40.00/Per hour Reports to: Director of Mental Health Services Position Summary:  The School-Based Mental Health Clinician delivers clinical services to students and collaborate with school staff and colleagues to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include developing and implementing service plans, offering individual and group therapy, providing clinical consultation, and ensuring timely documentation. The clinician must possess knowledge of community-based resources and adhere to relevant policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities: * Provide intensive clinical services to youth and adolescents in the school setting. * Develop and implement individualized, strength-based service plans. * Offer various modalities of individual therapy. * Facilitate group counseling sessions. * Provide clinical consultation, evaluations, and make referrals to other services. * Complete and submit records and reports in a timely manner. * Ensure care aligns with policies, procedures, and regulations. * Participate in supervision and professional development. * Maintain regular attendance, submit accurate timesheets, and adhere to company policies. * Perform other assigned duties. * Work in a school-based setting, including classrooms and offices * Requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, running, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations. Team: This role is part of the clinical team, reporting to the Director of Mental Health Services. Basic Qualifications: * Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, or related field. * Clinical License required (LPC or LCSW, LAC or LSW under clinical supervision, including possible opportunity for clinical supervision). * Minimum 1 year of experience with youth and adolescents (ages 12-18). * Preferred: 1 year of experience with a school setting. * Must be able to physically assist with evacuating children during emergencies, with or without reasonable accommodations. Benefits: Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.  Who we are:   First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.   EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitment@firstchildrenservices.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.   

Responsibilities

The clinician provides intensive individual and group therapy to youth and adolescents within a school setting. Responsibilities include developing strength-based service plans and collaborating with school staff to achieve treatment goals.