Clinician

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• School Based Mental Health Center Clinician Location

PS/MS 123

Department:

Graham Windham Mental Health Center

Job Description

GW Community School Program in conjunction with Graham Windham Mental Health Program is seeking an experienced Mental Health Clinician to work in our school based program working with families, children in grades K-5, and working closely with the school staff. The school is part of the Community School Renewal project and will include being part of a dynamic team comprised of the Director of Programs, a Family Coordinator, School Social Worker, as well as working closely with the school staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct screenings, outreach, intakes, individual, group and family therapy.
• Provide push ins and collaborative work with teachers, school based support staff, students and families
• Provide evidenced based treatment including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT).
• Respond to student and family crisis and provide de-escalation and supports
• Proactively work with school staff and faculty to case finding, monitoring, communication
• Facilitate professional development opportunities to school faculty and partners
• Complete documentation, progress notes and quarterly treatment plans in concurrently with clients and in accordance with OMH regulations.
• Complete all responsibilities related to timely billing on a daily basis.
• Perform off-site services where indicated, including home visits and hospitals
• Co- facilitate Student Support group meetings
• Attend and participate in supervision, staff meetings and trainings.

Physical Sensory Requirements:

• MSW with minimum 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a school based, residential setting; Limited permit eligible
• Knowledge of trauma work, evidence based treatments, and child welfare a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Good quality computer and communication skills