Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing clinical services to all Day Treatment clients and their families according to program and regulatory guidelines, ensuring that all services are strengths-based, individualized, and comprehensive according to need.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Employees are expected to be awake and alert while working.
• Assess individual and family situations with a focus on school success.
• Identify problem areas, treatment goals, and methods to attain goals leading to improved performance at school.
• Assist school personnel when behavioral situations occur involving students on your caseload.
• Work with the education team and local school district to develop a comprehensive Individual Education Plan and to monitor the ongoing progress of the child and family.
• Provide therapeutic services to children and families using differential modalities.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan and to monitor the ongoing progress of the child and family.
• Work with referring and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence as needed.
• Record and maintain case records in accordance with agency OMH, DOE, and other state mandates.
• Participate in intake assessments as assigned.
• Work with referring school districts and collateral agencies and prepare reports and correspondence as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.   Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Requires a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
Certification/Licensure
Clinical licensure is preferred; a Limited Permit is required.