School Therapist - Hillside Learning Center (16 hrs Weekly)

• Cost Center
• 338 ORS Contracts
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 16

Work Shift

• First Shift (United States of America)
• Shift & Status

What Will You Do?

The Direct Liaison for Behavioral Health (DLBH) is a partnership between Pine Rest Christian Mental Health and local schools. The DLBH will seek to improve communication and coordination for the mental health and behavioral health needs of students and families in the district.

The DLBH will contribute to student success and wellbeing by bringing an experienced and educated clinical perspective to the academic domain. The DLBH position is year-round and requires flexibility and adaptability regarding schedule and location demands.

The Direct Liaison for Behavioral Health is further divided into two categories: therapist and liaison. Our Direct Liaison for Behavorial Health are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in the interviewing of persons served and assessing them through mental status as well as reviewing records obtained from other patient care staff.

Collaborates with other treatment team members regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions.

Ensures that medical record documentation protocols are complied with. Ensures that persons’ served progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures.

May coordinate services and community resources as needed and assist person’s served in obtaining them.

Participates regularly in departmental and staff meetings. Serves on programs or organizational committees as required and as time and workload allow.

Maintains all Michigan and/or Iowa licensure requirements.

Builds knowledge of current trends and developments in treatment and counseling through the use of appropriate professional literature, medical workshops and publications. Fulfills continuing education requirements as per PRCMHS departmental policies.

• Participates in education and training programs for persons served, families, or community groups.
• Provides consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, or agencies outside of Pine Rest.
• Membership and involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations is encouraged.

May be required to support and promote a recovery focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.

Additional Duties for Therapist Role

Selects and completes appropriate therapeutic interventions based upon clinical knowledge base and educational background (to include individual, group, family, experiential, and evidence based models).

Additional Duties for Liaison Role

May conduct research.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides training/supervision to interns or new employees within the same field as assigned.

What Does the Role Require?

Education/Experience

• Current state licensure in an accredited Master’s level program in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
• Position may accept a limited licensed Psychologist or Professional Counselor.
• Obtain and maintain in good standing certification commiserate with treatment provided.
• Trained to work in the age group of the patient being served with annual continuing age specific education and demonstrated competence.
• One to two years of postgraduate clinical experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees

Tuition Assistance & Loan Forgiveness

• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and 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.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.