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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description:
Sign on bonus up to $3000 (pro-rated for part time)
The Licensed Youth Services Counselor is responsible for providing direct trauma-informed clinical services to students as dictated by Individualized Education Plans. Formulates effective safety plans/assessments, and conducts individual, and/or group counseling and case management services in a private approved Section 766 Day School. Must provide support services for youth with social emotional and specific learning disabilities in a school based setting. Must be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and model appropriate clinical interventions. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
1. Interviews youth and families, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate the mental health and behavioral needs of the youth as well as appropriateness of placement in the educational setting.
2. Obtains and documents, in a precise and timely manner, all relevant intake documentation, assessments and behavior plans.
3. Develop social/emotional IEP goals, benchmarks and current progress levels and generate quarterly progress reports and annual assessments.
4. Formulates a strengths-based safety plan in collaboration with the student; and monitors effectiveness and makes modifications/updates as needed.
5. Provides and assists with the clinical training for staff and students.
6. Counsels students individually and in group sessions, as required and indicated, to achieve educational attainment and assist in meeting social/emotional goals in a timely manner as developed.
7. Routinely audits student educational charts.
8. Prepares and maintains reports and assessments in accordance with organization guidelines for format, timeliness, and quality assurance.
9. Attends staff meetings, supervisory sessions and all training as required.
10. Represents the Solstice School Clinical Team in meetings with community collaterals and Educational teams to ensure that clinical/social/emotional needs are reflected and addressed.
11. As appropriate, participates in leadership and other meetings as requested.
12. Coordinate and supervise Art Therapy / Expressive Therapy interns.
13. Provide direct clinical services to individuals, families and/or groups. Complete all clinical documentation within expected timeframes and in compliance with organization policies. Documentation must meet quality standards established by regulatory bodies and the agency and monitored by the Clinical Director.
14. All other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Schedule:
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description:
Sign on bonus up to $3000 (pro-rated for part time)
The Licensed Youth Services Counselor is responsible for providing direct trauma-informed clinical services to students as dictated by Individualized Education Plans. Formulates effective safety plans/assessments, and conducts individual, and/or group counseling and case management services in a private approved Section 766 Day School. Must provide support services for youth with social emotional and specific learning disabilities in a school based setting. Must be able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and model appropriate clinical interventions. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities:
1. Interviews youth and families, reviews records, and confers with other professionals to evaluate the mental health and behavioral needs of the youth as well as appropriateness of placement in the educational setting.
2. Obtains and documents, in a precise and timely manner, all relevant intake documentation, assessments and behavior plans.
3. Develop social/emotional IEP goals, benchmarks and current progress levels and generate quarterly progress reports and annual assessments.
4. Formulates a strengths-based safety plan in collaboration with the student; and monitors effectiveness and makes modifications/updates as needed.
5. Provides and assists with the clinical training for staff and students.
6. Counsels students individually and in group sessions, as required and indicated, to achieve educational attainment and assist in meeting social/emotional goals in a timely manner as developed.
7. Routinely audits student educational charts.
8. Prepares and maintains reports and assessments in accordance with organization guidelines for format, timeliness, and quality assurance.
9. Attends staff meetings, supervisory sessions and all training as required.
10. Represents the Solstice School Clinical Team in meetings with community collaterals and Educational teams to ensure that clinical/social/emotional needs are reflected and addressed.
11. As appropriate, participates in leadership and other meetings as requested.
12. Coordinate and supervise Art Therapy / Expressive Therapy interns.
13. Provide direct clinical services to individuals, families and/or groups. Complete all clinical documentation within expected timeframes and in compliance with organization policies. Documentation must meet quality standards established by regulatory bodies and the agency and monitored by the Clinical Director.
14. All other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in human services field Mental Health Licensed or license eligible. (ex. LMHC, LICSW, LMFT)
- Knowledge of commercial behavioral healthcare practices, evidenced based treatments, managed care principles, provider development and quality improvement concepts is essential.
- Familiarity with state and local agencies serving the community helpful.
- Ability to exercise good judgment clinically, legally and ethically and to consult with Program Director as needed.
- Computer literate in standard desktop applications such as Windows, Word, and Excel.
Schedule:
- Full time, 40 hours. Days
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
