POSITION PURPOSE: The Integrated School-Based Therapist Part-Time provides psychotherapy for clients primarily within the school setting, and to a lesser extent the office setting. The role requires the clinician to be highly independent, comfortable, and confident working with individuals and their families exhibiting mental health symptoms, as well as collaborating with the school. The Integrated School-Based Therapist will assess clients, determine a course of treatment, and implement the treatment plans for clients while providing clinical interventions and resources. Additionally, as a professional integrated within the school, the Integrated School-Based Therapist will provide crisis intervention, assist with parent engagement, attend PTA and/or SAP meetings, and provide classroom observation/consultation to assist educators with resolving behavioral health challenges. The therapist will create and host trainings on behavioral health topics to enhance educator knowledge. This role requires close collaboration with families, treatment providers, and educational organizations to achieve client goal progress.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Provide psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and clinical interventions for clients and parents/guardians when applicableComplete biopsychosocial assessments to determine client’s strengths, needs, and diagnosisComplete documentation within the electronic health record in congruence with organizational policies and regulatory requirementsEngage with parents/guardians/schools to strategize methods of supporting client goal progress and wellbeingCollaborate with members of the treatment team, school partners, community members, and third-party providers, including providing trainings to educators to enhance their behavioral health knowledgeAttend and participate in clinical, administrative, and community partner meetings, including parent teacher meetings.MINIMUM QUALILFICATIONS:
Master’s in Human Services and 1 year of care delivery experience. Graduate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in a generally recognized clinical discipline in which the degree program includes a clinical practicumPre-Employment Drug ScreenAccess to reliable transportationAct 33 – Child Abuse History ClearanceAct 34 – Criminal Record CheckAct 114 – FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background CheckPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:
Work Schedule: This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Part-time, at least 24 hours per week. Monday through Friday, primarily day time, with flexibility of possible evenings depending on population needs.
Comprehensive Benefit Package starts Day 1 of employment: 403B with employer match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental, Vision; Life Insurance; Paid Holiday Days; plus more………
ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY
We’re a health and human services organization serving the community using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with those we serve and their families to provide care that strives for a welcoming and safe environment for them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing: Mental health and substance use disorders; Physical health needs; Intellectual disabilities; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.