School Based Clinician (Therapist)

The Guidance Center (TGC) is the Community Mental Health Center and Certified Behavioral Health Clinic serving Leavenworth, Atchison, and Jefferson counties in Kansas. We provide high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their financial circumstances. Joining the team at TGC offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. At our center, we offer a unique combination of counseling, case management, psychosocial, and medication services, all under one roof. We are deeply committed to our clients and are dedicated to implementing a comprehensive model of care.

The Guidance Center (TGC) is currently seeking a School Based Clinician (Therapist) for the Oskaloosa School District. This position is responsible for providing clinical services to students and families in local school districts.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a holistic and supportive team
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• KPERS Retirement System
• Aflac, Life, Legal Shield, and ID Theft Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive salary of $68,149 to $73,149, depending upon qualifications

Responsibilities

1. Provide intake assessments and initial treatment planning

2. Provide psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) and on-going treatment planning

3. Make referrals to TGC's outpatient office for psychological testing, interpretation, and report-writing as needed.

4. Make referrals to TGC outpatient office to include medication management, case management, attendant care, and other services as needed.

5. Work collaboratively with school administrators and social work staff.

6. During the summer months, continue to provide psychotherapy (individual, family, and group) and on-going treatment planning at the outpatient office.

7. Provide daytime crisis services when needed.

8. Observe student behavior in the classroom when appropriate and provide feedback to teachers and others regarding student behavior.

9. Provide training to school district staff related to specific mental health issues on an ongoing basis.

10. Ensure that all clinical services provided follow clinical guidelines of The Guidance Center and regulatory bodies

11. Understand direct service requirements and efficiency goals established by TGC for the position and achieve same.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy or Professional Counseling, and Licensure by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as a LMSW, LMLP, LMFT, LPC, LSCSW, LCP, LCPC OR LCMFT by the first day of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Two semesters' master-level practicum experience in a clinical setting providing assessment and therapy services.

Preferred: post master's clinical experience, and experience with the Kansas system of community-based mental health care and associated evidence-based practices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.