Description:
The Mental Health Clinician will provide comprehensive, high-quality clinical and school-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults served by APDS and its partners. This role integrates school-based social-emotional support, general outpatient mental health care, and community collaboration to promote academic success, emotional well-being, recovery, and long-term stability.
The clinician will deliver assessments, intervention, treatment planning, and prevention services using evidence-based practices while working collaboratively with schools, families, courts, child-serving systems, and community partners.
Duties/Responsibilities:
School-Based Clinical & Student Support Services
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Provide direct social-emotional and behavioral health services to students through individual and group interventions.
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Conduct assessments to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention and support plans.
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Collaborate with teachers, administrators, school staff, and families to create supportive learning environments.
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Participate in crisis intervention, case management, and referral services to internal and community-based resources.
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Support student attendance, retention, and academic success through advocacy, monitoring, and resource coordination.
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Participate in the development and implementation of IEPs and 504 Plans, as appropriate.
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Maintain accurate, confidential student records in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
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Provide consultation and training to school staff related to social-emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and behavioral interventions.
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All other duties as requested
General Mental Health & Clinical Services
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Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use assessments, including readiness for change.
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Develop individualized treatment and prevention plans aligned with identified clinical needs.
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Facilitate individual and group counseling addressing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, anger/anxiety management, domestic violence behaviors, and trauma-related concerns.
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Utilize evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and ASAM Criteria for substance use disorders.
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Provide ongoing client advocacy and facilitate access to supportive resources that promote recovery, reintegration, and stability.
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All other duties as requested
Collaboration, Documentation & Program Support
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Collaborate with internal APDS staff, AUS, National Center for Urban Solutions, Franklin County Courts, Franklin County Children Services, and other partners to ensure coordinated care.
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Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records, treatment plans, progress notes, and required documentation in accordance with APDS standards.
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Participate in data collection, reporting, quality assurance, and peer review activities.
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Assist with program development, curriculum enhancement, and implementation of best practices across school-based and community services.
Organizational & Professional Responsibilities
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Maintain required productivity levels and complete all documentation within designated timeframes.
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Provide professional, timely correspondence with authorized contacts regarding student and client progress.
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Participate in scheduled supervision sessions, all-staff meetings, and assigned committees.
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Participate in Quality Assurance and/or Peer Review sessions (weekly or monthly, as assigned).
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Maintain compliance with all APDS/AUS and partner policies and procedures.
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Complete a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of relevant training annually.
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Support student/client retention strategies across programs.
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Serve as a substitute facilitator in other APDS programs as qualified and requested.
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Participate in and support APDS/AUS activities and community events.
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All staff are required to maintain work schedules that adhere to APDS operating hours in order to meet client service needs
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This includes, at minimum, one designated on-site workday per week through close of business
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Requests for deviation from this requirement will not be approved.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program OR Master’s degree from a CACREP-accredited clinical mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or addiction counseling program.
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Valid Ohio license through the CSWMFT Board:
LSW or LISW OR · LPC or LPCC
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Eligible for or currently holding an Ohio Department of Education Five-Year Pupil Services License or Registration (School Social Work).
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Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents, families, and/or justice-involved individuals.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical documentation skills.
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Knowledge of trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, and integrated support systems.
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Ability to meet background check and drug-free workplace requirements.
Skills and Competencies
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Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation.
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Efficient use of computer word processing programs, email, and internet
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.
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Demonstrates maturity and professionalism within interpersonal relationships
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Effective independent time management and prioritization skills
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Experience working at or collaborating with family centered organizations
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Demonstrated professionalism, maturity, and ethical decision-making.
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Experience working within the criminal justice system or with justice-involved individuals.
