School Health Services Therapist - Plaquemine and Baton Rouge Schools

Job Description

THIS POSITION WILL WORK IN PLAQUEMINE AND BATON ROUGE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.

A. SUMMARY:

As a part of a multidisciplinary team, the School Health Services Therapist is responsible for conducting thorough clinical assessments, developing individualized care/treatment plans; crisis assessment and interventions, providing individual, family and/or group therapy, in accordance with CSMD policies and procedures, professional standards of practice, and requirements of federal, state and local regulatory and/or licensing agencies/organizations The School Health Services Therapist is also responsible for thorough and timely documentation into the client electronic health record for all client contact. The School Health Services Therapist makes appropriate referrals for community resources, providing warm-handed referrals when possible and follows standards of practice/laws for mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect. Must be able to work other sites as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor is required to be a graduate of an approved and accredited school with a Master's Degree in Social Work.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor must have knowledge of and show evidence of ethical decision-making practices in managing patient confidentiality and advocacy, with three to five years of post-master's experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Knowledge/experience of budgets and organizational structure in a healthcare setting/environment would be useful. Effective communication skills: both oral and written. Ability to work with others or within a team and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as schedule and produce work in a timely manner. Experience and ability to effectively utilize personal computers, various hardware and software packages. Must be able understand follow organizational budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual acuity - always

Hand - eye coordination - always

Lifting approximately 10-15 lbs, Pushing, Pulling - sometimes

Stooping, Bending, Sitting, Standing - sometimes

Walking- frequent; short distances

Must be capable of standing on a step stool and reaching above head and shoulder area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor, environmentally controlled

Exposure to disease or infections

No vibrations

Exposure to artificial and/or natural light

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please submit a completed employment application found at or the HR office, resume, and credentials via email to or deliver to the HR office. CareSouth is an EOE.