Job Description
Job Description
General Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Therapist works as part of the treatment team to provide direct counseling and therapeutic support to students.
See what it is like to work with our team:
https://youtu.be/vLxuj_TQHQE
Salary:
Below are the full salary ranges, which will be determined by experience and licenses held:
General Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Therapist works as part of the treatment team to provide direct counseling and therapeutic support to students.
See what it is like to work with our team:
https://youtu.be/vLxuj_TQHQE
Salary:
Below are the full salary ranges, which will be determined by experience and licenses held:
- Mental Health Therapist i: $54,491.31 - $66,286.36 annually / $35.85 - $43.61 hourly
- Mental Health Therapist ii: $59,385.65 - $72,259.89 annually / $39.07 - $47.54 hourly
Assignment:
The position will be full-time and work 190 days per year. The person in this role will support students at Ilwaco High School.
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions: - Work with students and their guardians in the development of an individual support plan which is strength based, measurable, and assists students in meeting their goals.
- Provide individual, family and group counseling, provide care coordination services as indicated for students in accordance with the individual support plan and evaluation recommendations.
- Work in an environment with students with mental health challenges including but not limited to self-injurious behaviors.
- Assess for need and submit referrals as clinically indicated for students on caseload.
- Administer and assess evidence-based measurement tools to track student improvement, success and readiness for service conclusion.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Support and implement ESD 112 agency policies and procedures.
- Actively participate as a member of multidisciplinary team including but not limited to guardians and other natural supports, IEP teams, school and district staff, community treatment team members, and other team members as indicated.
- Provide consultation, education and training for staff as directed by the program director or supervisor.
Other Functions: - Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for students.
- Participate in staff and team meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices in the mental health field.
- Support extracurricular activities.
- Teach group lessons on social skills and conflict resolution.
- Coordinate and manage student 504 Plans.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
- Experience working with social/emotional at-risk youth.
- Experience with social/emotional support or therapy.
- Hold or ability to obtain a unrestricted Washington license (LMHC, LMFT, or LICSW)..
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience and understanding of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), including multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
- Experience working in a school setting.
- Experience working with Special Education students and/or programs.
- Familiar with Washington mental health agencies and resources.
- Bilingual..
Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions: - Travel throughout ESD 112 region.
- Variety of settings including students' homes, office and school environment.
- Extended or flexible hours as necessary.
Employment Requirements: - Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the WA state patrol and FBI.
Welcome to ATX Learning
Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 50 years ago, ESDs work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students-urban and rural alike. About 700 ESD 112 professionals provide support to 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools in Southwest Washington's six counties including Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Pacific. We also serve the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington School for the Deaf, and assist with other educational services for homeschooling and child care.
Our scope of services is wide and varied. It includes but is not limited to curriculum; instructional support and assessment; business operations; transportation; youth employment; communications; printing; public engagement; data processing; payroll; fingerprinting; network support; a statewide K-20 computer network; traffic safety education; construction management; preschool programs; homeless transportation; para-educator training; mental and behavioral health services; and special education.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328, [email protected]
Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574, [email protected]
ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529, [email protected]
The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.
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