School-Based Therapist

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82 - 88

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Title: School-Based Therapist

Department: Family Support Services

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Classification: Temp Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $82.800-$88.550 DOE Full Benefits Package

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports thousands of youths and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. With decades of experience since our founding in 1964 we provide comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based whole-person is to be a beacon of safety compassion and fulfillment supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based whole-person care.

Caminar values diversity. People of all races ethnicities countries of origin faiths abilities sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more please visit.

Position Summary:The School-Based Therapist is under the supervision of a School-Based Clinical Supervisor or a qualified and experienced person in School-Based Services. This position provides on-site counseling to school site(s) within the contract between the School District and Family and Children Services. The school-based Therapist meets with the Clinical Supervisor one hour per week for individual supervision and if recommended two hours per week for group supervision. The positions hours are based on the contract with the School District.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides direct counseling services on a weekly basis or as indicated in the IEP to special ed students in their assigned classroom(s). In addition provides group family and parent counseling when appropriate.
Provides direct counseling services on a weekly basis to general ed addition provides group family and parent counseling when appropriate. Available for crisis intervention in the classroom.
Respond to emergency student situations involving extreme emotional crisis as requested by teacher Behavioral Specialist parent or student.
Provides consultation to school personnel and is a liaison with outside agencies and professionals.
Observes students in the classroom setting on a regular basis.
Participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings; prepares the written mental health functioning portion of the IEP.
Participates with the Special Ed team or classroom team (including teacher(s) aides Behavior Specialist and school psychologist in management of student functioning.
Participates in team meetings.
Participates in weekly individual supervision.
Participate in weekly group supervision if required / recommended.
Maintains excellent client records and completes all required reports and paperwork in compliance with legal and ethical standards dictated by the mental health profession.
Maintains excellent communication with staff and community.
Participates in on-going continuation of education in current research trends and practices in mental health treatment of General Ed and Special Ed school-age children.

Requirements Qualifications Skills & Abilities:

Education: A minimum of a Masters Degree in Social Work Professional Counseling Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy.
Certificates Licenses Registrations: License or intern registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science the California Board of Psychology or equivalent certification outside of the California Board of Behavioral Science.
Experience: Experience treating children / youths with a variety of clinical disorders including: adjustment impulse control mood anxiety autism spectrum substance abuse complicated trauma and youths with immerging personality disorders traits. Experience in treating children / youths with unsafe thoughts and behaviors including self-harm harm to others and suicidality. Experience in treating youths with comorbidity issues and / or multi-problematic issues. Case management skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Thorough clinical knowledge and experience in providing mental health services to children adults and families.
Language Skills: Spanish speaking preferred.
Able to uphold professional standards in work ethics and abides by ethical and legal standards dictated by the mental health profession. Able to make sound and clinically appropriate decisions. Strives to provide high quality counseling services and professional relationships as a representative of FCS.
Computer skills - Proficient using Word Excel Outlook and Internet Explorer. Electronic Health Record knowledge and experience desirable.
Other Skills and Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.

Physical Environmental and Mental Requirements:

Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing etc. Must be able to walk stand sit for extended periods.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents written reports and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with residents and staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances dust and loud noises.
Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer phone and fax machine.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by Title XXII other licensing regulations and Caminar practices.
This position requires driving. A valid California driver license reliable personal vehicle current personal auto insurance as required by law and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
Must be able to pass post offer pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.

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Medical Dental and VisionHealth coverage choices to fit you and your familys needs.A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.

Flexible Spending AccountReceive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.

Employee Wellness ProgramWell reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.

Life Long-term Disability and AD&D InsuranceProvided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.

Paid Time Off We offer 44 paid School Based holidays (includes federal/state/local holidays) during the regular and extended school year and a generous sick time benefit.

401(K) Retirement Savings PlanWe offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.

Commuter BenefitsCommuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!

Employee Assistance ProgramFor whatever issue you might face our Life Assistance Program offers free confidential assistance at no cost to you.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time based on business need. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented mental health services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our web site at

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DescriptionPosition Title: School-Based TherapistDepartment: Family Support ServicesReports to: Clinical SupervisorClassification: Temp Full-Time ExemptSalary: $82.800-$88.550 DOE Full Benefits PackageAbout Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports thousands of youths ...