Job Description

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.