Robert Young Center

School Based Counselor

Full-Time + Benefits

7:30 - 4:00, During School Year

Now offering $7,500 sign-on bonus for new hires!!

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, Child & Adolescent Services, and a supervising LMHP as needed, the School-based counselor will provide: diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and consultations to individuals, families, and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders. The School-based counselor will develop treatment plans to include individualized, patient centered therapeutic modalities and interventions, coordinate treatment plans with other providers, and provide care coordination as indicated for patients. School- based counselors may provide crisis evaluations as needed. The School-based counselor is recognized as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined by code in the States of IA and IL.

The School-based counselor will actively practice Trauma Informed Care Guiding Principles as defined by Robert Young Center. The School-Based counselor will adhere to the code of ethics as defined by their respective governing boards: National Association of Social Workers (NASW), American Counseling Association (ACA), or American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

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Clinical & Practice Expertise

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic and psycho-social assessments.
• Develop and implement patient centered, strengths-based, and trauma informed treatment plans.
• Provided therapeutic interventions to support patients and families both emotionally and behaviorally across a variety of settings including: outpatient, inpatient, school based, and other community based settings.
• Provide assessment and treatment for patients and families in crisis situations and emergencies as needed.
• Provide therapeutic groups on a variety of wellness and mental and behavioral health topics.
• Build relationships with patients and families to encourage trust, while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.
• Advocate for services and resources that meet patient's needs and preferences.
• Act as a liaison and resource between the community and patient; coordinate treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, court system, and managed-care entities.

Team Work

• Provide supervision to MHP clinicians who perform assessment and treatment.
• Provide supervision to social work, counseling, or other students/interns assigned to department.
• Participate in routine and newly emerging clinical practice in-service and competency training as direct by Clinical Manager.
• Provide coverage in other Child & Adolescent service line departments as requested.
• Participate in RYC work groups, task force, or committees as requested by Clinical Manager.
• Actively participate and contribute to UnityPoint Health - RYC Strategic Plan Goals.

Service Line Accountability

• Meet service line productivity targets.
• Actively pursue intermediate or full independent licensure in Iowa and Illinois as needed to maximize work assignment in bi-state area.
• Actively embrace and support the practice philosophy of RYC Child and Adolescent Services.
• Continuously stay abreast of best practice therapeutic skills through active learning and professional education.

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field.

Experience:

• 6 months experience in a community mental health or inpatient psychiatry or substance abuse setting (can be as an undergrad).

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Working toward intermediate or independent licensure from the Illinois and/or Iowa Department of Public Health in one of the following: Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.

• Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations.

• Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior and assess for lethality.

• Is able to accurately assess and diagnose; mental health conditions and develop treatment plans and interventions with clients.

• Proficient in providing clinical supervision

• Possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare.