School-Based Therapist -Westosha & Walworth County School Districts
Paddock Lake, WI 
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Posted 14 days ago
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JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a licensed therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and serving your community? We are now accepting resumes for full-time or part-time School-Based Therapists across our School-Based programs for Westosha Schools and Walworth County School District! Our programs work with children and their families who are struggling with academic and behavioral concerns within the school environment.

Providing mental health services within the school increases access to services for families who may not be able to go to an outpatient clinic on their own. School-Based therapists go directly into the school to provide intervention, including: individual and group therapy, education/consultation for school personnel, and family therapy as needed.

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

Ideal candidates will enjoy having summers off or reduced summer hours. Part-time summer hours are available in addition to those associated with the 9-month salary. Candidates should have an interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting. Those with experience with working with schools and an understanding family systems, the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are also preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST:

  • Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
  • Create and review client treatment plans.
  • Provide psychotherapy in accordance with the child's treatment plans.
  • Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family system, mental health, parenting, and alcohol/drug issues through individual, family, or group counseling.
  • Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.
  • Provide consultation to the child's school and school personnel as needed.
  • Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.

POSITION HOURS AND LOCATION: Position is based at assigned school locations and are dependent on the location and districts assigned to you. Hours vary dependent on the school hours of operation, but typical hours will occur Monday-Friday 7:30-5:00pm. Position operates during 9-month school year, with the opportunity to continue working part-time through summer months.

Both part-time and full-time options are available. Full-time salary is for the 9-month academic year and is paid out over that 9-month period. All staff will be moved to an hourly rate during the three months of summer.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

  • Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
  • Flexible hours and great work-life balance
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional development
  • Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short term disability; 401k and profit sharing; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Now offering employee-only health insurance coverage with no monthly premium!

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

  • A Master's Degree and licensure to provide therapy in the State of Wisconsin.
  • Pre-licensed therapists are also welcome to apply, and supervision is provided as part of the work environment.
  • A minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical experience is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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