Purpose: To provide school-based mental health services to a diverse student population. Service goals include, but are not limited to, providing prevention, early intervention, and treatment services to students individually or in groups as needed. The position provides crisis intervention services, including assessment, coordination, and follow-up.
Education Or Formal Training
Masters level degree in one of the recognized mental health professions required.
Georgia licensure in one of the following: LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Training in conducting diagnostic evaluations to establish differential diagnosis and treatment plans
Experience with youth facing challenging situations preferred.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Delivers and documents individual, group, crisis intervention and case management services to clients design by the school district.
Conducts mental health status examinations, screenings, and diagnostic assessment to establish differential diagnosis and treatment plans.
Deliver person centered, trauma-informed assessment and treatment using evidence-based interventions.
Utilizes a strengths-based approach in collaborating with family, school staff, and community partners. May participate in community collaboration and treatment team meetings in support of students.
Maintains professional licensure and certifications as required for the program.
Provides consultation, education and training to school personnel as requested.
Participates in crisis assessment, coordination, and follow-up in partnership with community-based service organizations, family systems, and mental health treatment centers.
Assists school counselors and social workers in providing case management services to students and families.
Maintains client charts/documentation.
Attends staff meetings, individual and group supervisio, required trainings, and other meetings as requested/required.
Provides referral and linkage to community resources.
Works cooperatively and constructively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Responsible for keeping client information confidential.
Responsible for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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