OverviewRobert Young Center
School Based Counselor
Full-Time + Benefits
7:30 - 4:00, During School Year
Now offering $7,500 sign-on bonus for new hires!!
Outpatient Services, Robert Young Center: Growing Need for School-Based Counselors (kwqc.com)
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, Child & Adolescent Services, and a supervising LMHP as needed, the School-based counselor will provide: diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and consultations to individuals, families, and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders. The School-based counselor will develop treatment plans to include individualized, patient centered therapeutic modalities and interventions, coordinate treatment plans with other providers, and provide care coordination as indicated for patients. School- based counselors may provide crisis evaluations as needed. The School-based counselor is recognized as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined by code in the States of IA and IL.
The School-based counselor will actively practice Trauma Informed Care Guiding Principles as defined by Robert Young Center. The School-Based counselor will adhere to the code of ethics as defined by their respective governing boards: National Association of Social Workers (NASW), American Counseling Association (ACA), or American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
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ResponsibilitiesClinical & Practice Expertise
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic and psycho-social assessments.
- Develop and implement patient centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed treatment plans.
- Provided therapeutic interventions to support patients and families both emotionally and behaviorally across a variety of settings including: outpatient, inpatient, school based, and other community based settings.
- Provide assessment and treatment for patients and families in crisis situations and emergencies as needed.
- Provide therapeutic groups on a variety of wellness and mental and behavioral health topics.
- Build relationships with patients and families to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.
- Advocate for services and resources that meet patient's needs and preferences.
- Act as a liaison and resource between the community and patient; coordinate treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.
Team Work
- Provide supervision to MHP clinicians who perform assessment and treatment.
- Provide supervision to social work, counseling, or other students/interns assigned to department.
- Participate in routine and newly emerging clinical practice in-service and competency training as direct by Clinical Manager.
- Provide coverage in other Child & Adolescent service line departments as requested.
- Participate in RYC work groups, task force, or committees as requested by Clinical Manager.
- Actively participate and contribute to UnityPoint Health - RYC Strategic Plan Goals.
Service Line Accountability
- Meet service line productivity targets.
- Actively pursue intermediate or full independent licensure in Iowa and Illinois as needed to maximize work assignment in bi-state area.
- Actively embrace and support the practice philosophy of RYC Child and Adolescent Services.
- Continuously stay abreast of best practice therapeutic skills through active learning and professional education.
QualificationsEducation:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.
Experience:
- 6 months experience in a community mental health or inpatient psychiatry or substance abuse setting (can be as an undergrad).
License(s)/Certification(s):
Working toward intermediate or independent licensure from the Illinois and/or Iowa Department of Public Health in one of the following: Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.
Valid Driver's License.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations.
Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior and assess for lethality.
Is able to accurately assess and diagnose; mental health conditions and develop treatment plans and interventions with clients.
Proficient in providing clinical supervision
Possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare.
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .81;
- Department: Child and Adolescent Svcs- RYC;
- Shift: M-F, 7:30-4:00 - while school is in session;
- Job ID: 145869;