ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Completes admission assessments per agency procedure for all new or returning clients.
- Facilitates individual, family and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families. Psychotherapy processes may be provided in the office, the client home, school or community.
- Provides crisis intervention with families as deemed appropriate.
- Works closely with the client, family, teachers, school professionals and the treatment team to identify treatment goals, objectives and discharge criteria.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.
- Maintains regular contact with school personnel and is available for consultation regarding individual and school-based mental health issues/concerns.
- Participates in the collection of mental health and student outcomes data to be used for the monitoring of the overall performance and effectiveness of services provided.
- Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or
problems.
- Meets productivity expectation of Family Service & Guidance Center.
- Be familiar in the philosophy of WrapAround Services both for the purpose of assessing needs and delivering services.
- Participates in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.
- Completes clinical documentation (admission assessments, progress notes, 90 day progress reviews, referrals for other services, etc.) in compliance with time lines established by Family Service & Guidance Center's Quality Assurance standards as well as those set by funding sources.
- Provides clinical oversight of clinical cases and direct treatment among multiple Family Service & Guidance Center providers when assigned the role of primary provider.
- Master's or Doctoral Level Psychologists may be assigned the responsibility of completing psychological testing under the supervision of the licensed psychologist coordinating assessment services.
- Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
- Expected to stay informed of agency developments by reading memorandums and other agency related written communication.
- Act as an ambassador of Family Service & Guidance Center in the community setting. This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.
- Supports and actively promotes the vision and mission of Family Service & Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
- Other duties as assigned by respective supervisor/manager.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Licensure:
- Master's degree in a recognized mental health discipline.
- Valid license to practice in the state of Kansas required; advanced licensure preferred; LAC also preferred.
- Active membership in professional organizations strongly encouraged.
- Must successfully pass the KBI, DCF Central Registry and all background investigations.
- Must possess a valid driver's license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
Experience:
- 2+ years' experience with children and families in school based services required.
- Passion and desire to work with children and adolescents.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Customer focused (internal and external)
- Team oriented and ability to get along with others
- Excellent listening skills
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Trust/Integrity
- Demonstrates Adaptability/Flexibility
- Developed Time Management Skills
- Developed Organizational Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Relationship building
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
- Ability to be collaborative
- Open to learning and accepting feedback
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
PHYSICAL DEMANDSN (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands Lift/Carry Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (O) Walk (F) 11 - 20 lbs. (O) Sit (F) 21 - 50 lbs. (O) Manually Manipulate (0) 51 - 100 lbs. (N) Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N) Reach Above Shoulder (O) Climb (O) Push/Pull Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (O) Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O) Bend (O) 41 - 100 lbs. (O) Other Physical Requirements: School-Based Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the school-based and office setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors. WORK ENVIRONMENT Office and Community-Based working environment; during the summer months, this position will be a community based position. Requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis; potential risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.