Associate Mental Health Therapist - ACSW APCC AMFT

Golden State TRIAD (a state certified nonpublic agency) is seeking to hire Associate Therapists to provide Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) with local school programs.

The ERMHS Department primarily provides services to special education students to help students fully access their educational opportunities and meet their IEP/504 Plan goals. Services may also be provided to support general education students.

Associates perform individual and group therapy, supervision, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach for the assigned school program students receiving Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS). These services are provided at multiple individual school sites across the District. Supervision provided by a licensed Clinical Supervisor.

Mileage reimbursement is provided outside of once daily travel to and from assigned office.

Hours of Employment Associates work a total of 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week during the regular school year; with the possible option of working during the Extended School Year, to be determined by student needs. (185 regular school year-20 days ESY)

Qualifications

Completion of a clinical program with a Master's or Ph.D. degree in a field of behavioral science from an accredited educational institution

• Possession of Basic skills in counseling practices and methods
• Knowledge of professional ethical standards and a commitment to keeping and working within these standards
• Possession of a valid California license as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and to be working toward LMFT licensure is required
• Experience working in a California School District or educational setting desired
• Experience working with at-risk or special education students within a school setting is desired
• Bilingual, or multilingual, is preferred

Essential Functions

(Under the general direction of assigned clinical supervisor)

Provide individual, group, and family counseling to assist students in overcoming behavioral/emotional challenges and guide students in the development of skills and strategies to achieve educational goals

Attend weekly group and individual supervision meetings, in a prompt manner, and with an openness to learning and receiving feedback

Provide consultation to staff, teachers, and parents seeking assistance in working with their ERMHS identified students

• Interact with all staff and students in a professional and ethical manner
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform ERMHS assessments and develop service or placement recommendations
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings and contribute to the goals and planning for the students
• Refer students or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary

Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and student progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives

Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy

Serve as a liaison to regional and community resources that provide services to students and parents with medical, psychiatric, therapeutic, and other needs

Plan, prepare, and conduct in-service education for other school professionals on various topics that apply to students with behavioral/mental health needs

• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
• Complete all required District clinical documentation via electronic record keeping system within same day
• Maintain confidentiality of records related to student treatment
• Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively supporting students and strategies at home and school as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student
• Perform other duties as assigned in line with requirements for credential and/or licensure
• Perform additional job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities; previous experience working within a public-school or other educational setting.

Other Requirements

Possess a valid California Driver’s License; Successful results from fingerprinting with FBI and DOJ background check; Provide TB results and keep current (presently required every 4 years)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid sick time
• Holiday Pay

Work Location: Multiple locations

Work Remotely

No