SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST
Full-Time/Hourly — Charleston, SC
*Must have reliable transportation. Required to be on-site & at various schools thoughout Charleston County School District.
Job Details & Quick Outlook
We are looking to hire an LPC, LPC-A, or LISW-CP to provide therapeutic services to various students in multiple schools within Charleston County School District, helping them to achieve emotional, mental, and social wellbeing. The School-Based Therapist will work closely with students, families, teachers, staff, and the MyNDSpace® Medical Director to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the needs of each student. If you are passionate about working with children and families in a school-setting, this is the job for you!
Role and Responsibilities
Applicants will be responsible for providing the following:
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Implement diagnostic skills by performing assessments and formulating a diagnosis and treatment recommendations for clients.
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Develop measurable goals and objectives specific to each client and create a treatment plan to guide client’s services.
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Conduct Individual, Family, and Group Therapy sessions in the home, office or telehealth environment.
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Collaborate with team members, school personnel, and family members to help develop school, home, and community behavioral intervention plans for emotionally behavioral challenged students.
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Participate in and provide all information for Individualized Education Plan Meetings, Family Treatment Plan Meetings, Behavioral Manifestation Hearings and all other student specific meetings, if needed.
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Provide crisis counseling and intervention when needed at school or via telehealth in urgent cases.
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Commit to a minimum of 30-35 hours of direct care services weekly. This may mean working with more than one family.
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Delivering therapeutic intervention utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention, as appropriate.
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Providing individual, family and couples evidence-based psychotherapies primarily in a school-based setting, but not limited to the outpatient setting in-person and via telemedicine.
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Coordinate care and effectively communicate treatment and treatment plans with collaborating healthcare providers.
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Conduct brief assessments and at times, assist in coordinating behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
Qualifications
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Must be an LPC, LPC-A, or LISW-CP
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0-2 years of experience in behavioral health, preferably in an outpatient setting
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Desire to provide compassionate, evidenced-based care that aligns with our mission
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Aptitude for science-backed decision making and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
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Psychoeducation for patients and their support systems
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Facilitate group classes focused on a variety of lifestyle interventions
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High integrity and sound judgement; able to react quickly and make effective decisions
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Motivational Interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction
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Brief problem-solving cognitive intervention aimed at modifying negative thinking and promoting self-efficacy
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Substance use/abuse evaluation, identification of maladaptive coping strategies, and development of harm reduction strategies
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Coordination of Care - Provide consultation to and coordinate care of patients with health center primary care staff
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Strong verbal and written communication
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Empathetic & intuitive listener
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Rapport building on a virtual platform and face to face
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Comfortable providing counseling for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and ADHD
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Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis (We are not able to sponsor work visas at this time.)
Please send us an email at bizdevelopment@myndspace.org if you are interested.