School Based Therapist

Newport County Community Mental Health Center

$90K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
  • Preferred independent practice license (LICSW, LMHC, PhD) in Rhode Island
  • Minimum two years clinical work experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and ongoing reassessments
  • Develop person-centered recovery plans in collaboration with clients
  • Offer clinical consultation to Bachelor level case management staff
  • Complete agency documentation via collaborative methods
  • Participate in crisis response as part of a clinical team
  • Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic school-based setting during the academic year
  • Collaborative work environment with school personnel
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a community-focused organization
  • Varied work schedule with office sessions when school is not in session
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position will provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to children and adolescents. Collaborating with school personnel in four school districts in Newport County, services are provided in a school-based setting during the academic year, and in the office when school is not in session. Additionally, the School-Based Therapist will act as a consultant to school personnel on their own self-care and stress management.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide group, individual and family therapy.
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments including initial intakes and on-going reassessments.
  • Work side by side with service recipients to create person-centered recovery plans.
  • Provide clinical consultation and guidance to Bachelor level case management staff.
  • Complete all agency documentation utilizing a collaborative documentation approach.
  • Participate in crisis response services as part of a clinical team.
  • Risk assessment for individuals who present in crisis.
  • Crisis intervention, stabilization, and counseling.
  • Assessment for emergency hospitalization.
  • Serve as a client advocate with appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies; provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, schools, medical facilities, and inpatient units.
  • Actively participate in team communication processes that ensure appropriate services and outcomes.


Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU...
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage, and Family Therapy or other related social services field.
  • Licensed at the independent practice level as defined by the Rhode Island Department of Health (LICSW, LMHC, PhD) preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of clinical work experience.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213

Fax: 401-324-6251

Salary Description

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

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