Shrub Oak International School
Senior Mental Health Therapist
Shrub Oak International School, Lake Mohegan, New York, United States
Overview
Job Title: Senior Mental Health Therapist Reports to: Clinical Team Lead Department: The Pines Compensation: $82,000 - $113,500 depending on years of experience and licensure Shrub Oak International School (www.shruboak.org) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. Our curriculum is based on evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. The Pines at Shrub Oak is a 24-bed, coeducational, interim residential placement for students on the autism spectrum who may need significant psychiatric support and stabilization before transitioning to a less restrictive environment. Students receive psychiatric services in addition to academic and life skills instruction with a 2:1 student to staff ratio.
Essential Functions
The Senior Mental Health Therapist is a licensed professional who will provide expertise in behavioral science and mental health services, serving as an integral part of The Pines interdisciplinary team. The therapist will be the primary mental health provider for an assigned cohort of students and will be responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy. The Pines operates within a DBT framework, and the therapist will be comprehensively trained in DBT and will implement DBT as a core component of treatment. The therapist will work closely with students, family members, and external parties to ensure comprehensive therapeutic care and to support thorough transition and future planning. The therapist will also conduct behavioral assessments, consult, counsel and support crises as needed, and design and develop treatment plans and interventions tailored to individual students. Some evening and weekend hours on a rotating basis and participation in a rotating clinical on-call system are required. Access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgment are required. Conducts comprehensive assessments and reassessments of a student's behavioral and emotional needs within the approved parameters of their expertise Provides crisis management and/or classroom push in/pull out support as necessary Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches, including milieu approaches, that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support the comprehensive treatment of students in The Pines Engages students and families in treatment planning to set achievable and measurable goals and supports the identification and execution of interventions designed to support the attainment of those goals Completes accurate and timely clinical documentation around treatment planning, progress noting, IEP, and others as required Develops and implements behavior support plans (BIP, ISP, others) and trains staff in support of the plan to improve behavioral outcomes for our students Collaborates with students, families, and external providers to support transition and future planning Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Experience & Education Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Art Therapy or related required; PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or related field preferred. Valid NYS clinical license: LCSW, PsyD, LMHC or LCAT in good standing required At least 3 years’ experience in a behavioral health, residential, or educational setting conducting mental health/behavioral assessments, evaluations, and interventions required; 5 or more years preferred Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities strongly preferred DBT experience strongly preferred
Skills & Abilities Competency in evidence-based clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, MI, and others Exceptional written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other administrative tasks Exceptional verbal communication skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to problem solve and make sound decisions Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and de-escalation techniques Willingness to learn new skills Display grit, resilience and maintain composure Ability to interact with diverse individuals and positively portray programs, personnel, and philosophies Ability to multitask and make sound decisions under pressure Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including aggression Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to obtain TCIS training and complete/maintain required trainings
Benefits
Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) Paid time off (PTO) 401k with company match Tuition/Professional development assistance Employee assistance program (EAP) Employee discounts
Physical Requirements/Demands
A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; sustained concentration is required. Standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (6 floors), and moving around a hilly campus may be needed. May lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and rearrange furniture.
Work Environment
We are a boarding school on a 127-acre campus. The environment includes indoor/outdoor spaces, mostly in classrooms or educational settings, with possible work in residential areas. The building has 6 floors accessible by stairs and elevators.
EEO Statement
Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.
Please note
SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures including detectors. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action up to termination.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: Senior Mental Health Therapist Reports to: Clinical Team Lead Department: The Pines Compensation: $82,000 - $113,500 depending on years of experience and licensure Shrub Oak International School (www.shruboak.org) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. Our curriculum is based on evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. The Pines at Shrub Oak is a 24-bed, coeducational, interim residential placement for students on the autism spectrum who may need significant psychiatric support and stabilization before transitioning to a less restrictive environment. Students receive psychiatric services in addition to academic and life skills instruction with a 2:1 student to staff ratio.
Essential Functions
The Senior Mental Health Therapist is a licensed professional who will provide expertise in behavioral science and mental health services, serving as an integral part of The Pines interdisciplinary team. The therapist will be the primary mental health provider for an assigned cohort of students and will be responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy. The Pines operates within a DBT framework, and the therapist will be comprehensively trained in DBT and will implement DBT as a core component of treatment. The therapist will work closely with students, family members, and external parties to ensure comprehensive therapeutic care and to support thorough transition and future planning. The therapist will also conduct behavioral assessments, consult, counsel and support crises as needed, and design and develop treatment plans and interventions tailored to individual students. Some evening and weekend hours on a rotating basis and participation in a rotating clinical on-call system are required. Access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgment are required. Conducts comprehensive assessments and reassessments of a student's behavioral and emotional needs within the approved parameters of their expertise Provides crisis management and/or classroom push in/pull out support as necessary Utilizes a variety of treatment approaches, including milieu approaches, that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support the comprehensive treatment of students in The Pines Engages students and families in treatment planning to set achievable and measurable goals and supports the identification and execution of interventions designed to support the attainment of those goals Completes accurate and timely clinical documentation around treatment planning, progress noting, IEP, and others as required Develops and implements behavior support plans (BIP, ISP, others) and trains staff in support of the plan to improve behavioral outcomes for our students Collaborates with students, families, and external providers to support transition and future planning Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required
Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
Experience & Education Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Art Therapy or related required; PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or related field preferred. Valid NYS clinical license: LCSW, PsyD, LMHC or LCAT in good standing required At least 3 years’ experience in a behavioral health, residential, or educational setting conducting mental health/behavioral assessments, evaluations, and interventions required; 5 or more years preferred Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities strongly preferred DBT experience strongly preferred
Skills & Abilities Competency in evidence-based clinical modalities including DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, MI, and others Exceptional written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other administrative tasks Exceptional verbal communication skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with ability to problem solve and make sound decisions Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and de-escalation techniques Willingness to learn new skills Display grit, resilience and maintain composure Ability to interact with diverse individuals and positively portray programs, personnel, and philosophies Ability to multitask and make sound decisions under pressure Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including aggression Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to obtain TCIS training and complete/maintain required trainings
Benefits
Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) Paid time off (PTO) 401k with company match Tuition/Professional development assistance Employee assistance program (EAP) Employee discounts
Physical Requirements/Demands
A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; sustained concentration is required. Standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (6 floors), and moving around a hilly campus may be needed. May lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and rearrange furniture.
Work Environment
We are a boarding school on a 127-acre campus. The environment includes indoor/outdoor spaces, mostly in classrooms or educational settings, with possible work in residential areas. The building has 6 floors accessible by stairs and elevators.
EEO Statement
Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.
Please note
SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures including detectors. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action up to termination.
#J-18808-Ljbffr