ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


- Completes admission assessments per agency procedure for all new or returning clients.

- Facilitates individual, family and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families. Psychotherapy processes may be provided in the office, the client home, school or community.

- Provides crisis intervention with families as deemed appropriate.

- Works closely with the client, family, teachers, school professionals and the treatment team to identify treatment goals, objectives and discharge criteria.




- Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex needs and multi-system involvement.

- Maintains regular contact with school personnel and is available for consultation regarding individual and school-based mental health issues/concerns.

- Participates in the collection of mental health and student outcomes data to be used for the monitoring of the overall performance and effectiveness of services provided.




- Ability to maintain a positive, solution-focused demeanor when responding to conflicts or



problems.


- Meets productivity expectation of Family Service & Guidance Center.

- Be familiar in the philosophy of WrapAround Services both for the purpose of assessing needs and delivering services.

- Participates in weekly team meetings for the purpose of case assignments, case review, individual case planning and collaboration with team members.

- Completes clinical documentation (admission assessments, progress notes, 90 day progress reviews, referrals for other services, etc.) in compliance with time lines established by Family Service & Guidance Center’s Quality Assurance standards as well as those set by funding sources.

- Provides clinical oversight of clinical cases and direct treatment among multiple Family Service & Guidance Center providers when assigned the role of primary provider.

- Master’s or Doctoral Level Psychologists may be assigned the responsibility of completing psychological testing under the supervision of the licensed psychologist coordinating assessment services.

- Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.

- Expected to stay informed of agency developments by reading memorandums and other agency related written communication.

- Act as an ambassador of Family Service & Guidance Center in the community setting. This may include doing public educational and informational presentations.

- Supports and actively promotes the vision and mission of Family Service & Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.

- Other duties as assigned by respective supervisor/manager.



 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure:


- Master’s degree in a recognized mental health discipline.

- Valid license to practice in the state of Kansas required; advanced licensure preferred; LAC also preferred.

- Active membership in professional organizations strongly encouraged.

- Must successfully pass the KBI, DCF Central Registry and all background investigations.

- Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.



Experience:


- 2+ years’ experience with children and families in school based services required.

- Passion and desire to work with children and adolescents.



Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:


- Strong knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment

- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

- Customer focused (internal and external)

- Team oriented and ability to get along with others




- Excellent listening skills

- Accountability

- Reliability

- Trust/Integrity

- Demonstrates Adaptability/Flexibility

- Developed Time Management Skills

- Developed Organizational Skills

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

- Relationship building

- Problem Solving

- Attention to detail and accuracy in work




- Ability to be collaborative

- Open to learning and accepting feedback

- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality



 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable)                          Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally)                             Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)                                 Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)                                 Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

 Physical Demands                                                                   Lift/Carry

Stand (F)                                                                                10 lbs. or less (O)        

Walk (F)                                                                                 11 – 20 lbs.    (O)         

Sit (F)                                                                                      21 – 50 lbs.    (O)                         

Manually Manipulate (0)                                                   51 – 100 lbs.  (N)          

Reach Outward (O)                                                             Over 100 lbs. (N)          

Reach Above Shoulder (O)        

Climb (O)                                                                               Push/Pull

Crawl (O)                                                                               12 lbs. or less (O)        

Squat or Kneel (O)                                                               26- 40 lbs.      (O)         

Bend (O)                                                                                41 – 100 lbs.  (O)         

 Other Physical Requirements:

School-Based Clinicians must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the school-based and office setting.  Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and Community-Based working environment; during the summer months, this position will be a community based position.  Requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur; expected to deal with individuals in crisis; potential risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth.