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Better Morning, Inc

School Based Therapist

Better Morning, Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Company Description

Better Morning emerged as an outpatient behavioral health practice in Ashburn, VA in 2014. In addition to providing counseling from the Ashburn office, Better Morning started off as a certified provider for intensive in home and community-based services (IHCBS) for at-risk youth in the District of Columbia. In August 2017, Better Morning was certified as a Core service agency (CSA) by the DC Department of Behavioral Health. The founder's passion for at-risk youth and their families motivated the expansion of evidence-based programs to meet the needs of the underserved population.

Job Description

Candidates holding a master's degree exclusively in Social Work are eligible to apply for this position.

Role Requirements The School Based Therapist is responsible for providing services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned consumers at the designated school location and will provide consultation services to the school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the school.

Provides direct mental health services to include intake assessment, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis intervention to assigned clients.

Collects information about consumers through interviews, tests, and evaluation of day-to-day functioning within work, family and other routines.

Identifies areas needing continued support, resources and treatment in order to assist consumers.

Completes master treatment plans, treatment plan updates, managed care authorizations and all chart requirements.

Prepares and completes diagnostic and bio-psychological assessments, clinical notes, referrals, treatment plans of clients as appropriate.

Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and clinical supervision.

Maintains confidentiality of records relating to consumers' treatment.

Provides therapy; maintains assigned caseload.

Works with Clinical Managers and other multi-disciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans/assessment for clients.

Creates appropriate case management notes and inputs into systems as needed.

Provides complete and timely documentation to support services rendered.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Master's degree in social work

Must possess a strong knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment.

LGSW/LGPC - Required

1-3 years Mental Health experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Demonstrate exceptional time management and organizational skills

Additional Information

Full-time (40 hours) (8 hours shift) Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year The salary range differs based on the number of relevant work experience and educational level. Employment benefits include:

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job Types: Full-time

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Work Location: In person

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