School-Based Therapist Intern

Under the supervision of the Director of Education Services, provides mental health services including individual and group counseling, case management, parent and staff consultations, referrals and treatment plans for students identified as having mental health needs. This position conducts mental health trainings for students, staff and families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans
• Provides individual and group counseling
• Provides case management
• Provide crisis intervention
• Perform risk assessments
• Develop and deliver student, parent and staff training with school site personnel
• Provide care coordination for referred students
• Consult with school staff including administrators, counselors, and teachers to coordinate care for referred students
• Attend SSTs, Section 504 meetings and related student meetings
• Participate in crisis response to events that occur on campus
• Document and store individual and group counseling logs and notes of mental health treatment provided
• Participate in staff meetings
• Participate in staff training
• Participate in individual and group supervision

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Regulations of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• Evidence-based treatment modalities
• Evidence-based counseling interventions
• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V)
• Crisis management and crisis intervention techniques
• Effective verbal and written communication strategies
• Conflict resolution
• Community referrals and resources
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Mandated reporting policies and procedures (Child Abuse/Tarasoff)
• Confidentiality and Ethics requirements
• Correct use of English including grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation

Ability to:

• Provide mental health services to individuals or groups of students
• Refer students and families to community resources, support groups and other social service agencies
• Read, interpret, apply and explain regulations, policies and procedures
• Work independently and with discretion
• Analyze situations and develop an effective course of action
• Plan, develop, and deliver programs and services to meet student mental health needs
• Operate various office equipment, computer and software programs
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with others
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules, codes, laws and regulations
• Define issues, collect and analyze data, determine facts and draw appropriate conclusions

Education

Possession of a master’s degree in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or related field. Experience working with “at-risk” youth preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements

CA BBS Registered Intern Number (MFTI, PCCI, ASW) or License

Valid California Class C Driver’s License

Work Environment

Classroom or office environment indoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform functions. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Hazards can include contact with abusive or hostile individuals with unpredictable behaviors.

Physical Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment
• Hearing and speaking to listen and provide information by phone or in person
• Seeing to observe and monitor student behavior and to read a variety of materials
• Kneeling, crouching or bending at the waist to file materials
• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Reaching above the shoulders, horizontally, and overhead
• Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 /hour

Required education:

• Bachelor’s