School/community-based Therapist SIGN ON BONUS

TITLE: School/Community-based Therapist

WORK AREA: School, Community - Johnston County Schools

Competitive Wages - Comprehensive Benefits Package -

SUMMARY: We're on a mission to empower young hearts and minds in North Carolina. As a School/Community-based Therapist, you'll play a key role in guiding children and adolescents through their mental health, developmental, and substance use challenges. Our goal? To help them paint their own canvas of life with vibrant colors of hope, growth, and joy. We are actively searching for a licensed provider to work with our school based referrals throughout the summer and after schools starts up again the following year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for children and adolescents with mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
2. Determine service needs and medical necessity for treatment.
3. Develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans based on clinical expertise.
4. Utilize various evidence-based therapy modalities to provide individual and group therapy services.
5. Offer psycho-education on self-management skill-building tools.
6. Collaborate with families, staff, and community stakeholders to implement treatment plans.
7. Provide crisis intervention and after-hours support.
8. Offer clinical consultation and technical assistance to staff for case conceptualization and Person-Centered Plans.
9. Complete necessary correspondence, reports, and authorizations.
10. Maintain documentation and records according to regulations and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/License: Candidate must have a Master's level licensure in one of the following licensed discipline categories:

o NC Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Associate's License

o NC Licensed Psychologist (Doctorate Level)

o NC Licensed Psychological Associate

o NC Licensed Professional Counselor

o NC Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

o Mastered Degree NC Licensed Nurse - advanced practice only (NP, PNPs)

o NC Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

o Certified Clinical Supervisor

Experience/Skills: The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience providing therapy and assessment services. In addition to, familiarity with public MH/DD/SA system and mental health reform. Valid Driver's License, reliable vehicle, current insurance, and acceptable driving record. Willingness to complete required training and maintain licensure-required CEUs.