POSITION INFORMATION
187 Day work calendar, follows school district teacher calendars.
$500 for CEUs and $2,000+ gas stipend.
School Based Psychotherapist
David Godinez, Co-Chief Programs Officer
Pamela Ponce, Co-Chief Programs Officer
Psychotherapist – LPC/LCSW
This position is eligible for Loan Repayment through the federal government.
6. Job Summary
The Psychotherapist is responsible for providing and coordinating depression care for patients in the Integrated Behavioral Health program, local Independent School District feeder school counselors. The Psychotherapist educates patients, parents/guardians about mental health and its treatment, provides behavioral activation, monitors depressive symptoms and response to medication when applicable and conducts the SBIRT screening instrument when appropriate. Works closely with the school counselors, PV Navigator, Power 4Uth, Pediatrician, Primary care provider and Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists in their respective roles and to revise treatment plans when indicated. Referrals for counseling will come from Elementary, Middle and High School counselors and other referral sources if working outside of the schools at given periods of time. The Psychotherapist may need to coordinate and plan programs and activities with the schools, individuals, groups, or families to meet their social and emotional needs. Sessions may last between 30 minutes to an hour, or more times per week as required for treatment.
7. Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Minimum three years casework/case management or related experience.
- Computer proficiencies in Microsoft Office Word, Excel
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel for up to three days.
- Bilingual — Fluent in both English/Spanish, reading, writing, and speaking.
- Capacity to work as part of a team.
- Capacity to work with families in a confidential, respectful, caring, professional manner
8. Key skills for Psychotherapist
- Resilient listening skills
- Observation
- Sensitivity
- Sincerity
- Discretion
- Empathy and rapport
- Positive outlook
- Excellent communication skills
9. Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct an initial assessment of all clients that meet the criteria for behavioral health program to determine behavioral health needs making a five axis diagnosis per the DSM V and utilizing evidence based screening tools and appropriate for age levels and behavioral health issues.
- Consult with client, parents/guardians and other Project Vida behavioral health provider about treatment options and preferences; coordinates initiation of treatment plan
- Monitor clients closely for changes in severity of symptoms, co-morbidity issues, co-occurring disorders and medication side effects; educate clients and family (as appropriate) about medications and medication side effects, as needed; encourage treatment adherence
- Use behavioral activation techniques with clients as an adjunct to other treatments
- Provide optional evidence-based counseling methods as indicated
- Participate in regular caseload review with collaborative partners, focusing on client’s progress or lack thereof.
- Coordinate and facilitates communication between client, school counselor, primary care physician, psychiatrist; and family members when appropriate to provide recommendations for change in treatment plan according to evidence-based algorithm and expert supervision; and support implementation of new plan
- Document all encounters according to organizational policies and procedures; monitor outcome measurements
- Facilitate treatment referrals, as needed.
- Complete relapse prevention plan with clients who are in remission
- Facilitate support groups for clients in the behavioral health program when appropriate and available
10. Requirements
- Degree and state required licensure in counseling; social work; marriage and family therapy or psychology
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport quickly with a wide range of people
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience in a relevant setting
- Knowledge of community resources.
11. Desired
- Experience with depression and anxiety treatment
- Experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families with co-morbid conditions
- Prior exposure to brief, structured counseling techniques
12. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching
- Required manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone, and other office and/or clerical equipment
- Requires normal range of hearing and vision
13. Typical Mental Demands
- Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate treatment plans, prepare written materials/reports and articulate goals and action plans
- Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them
14. WORKING CONDITIONS
- Requires occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours.
- Counselors in the school setting: The purpose of this job is to provide therapy in a school setting. The Psychotherapist will work in an office located in a high school, middle, or elementary school. Services for school counselors revolve around the school calendar (187 workdays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want to work with Project Vida?
License/Certification:
- LPC or LCSW license, (not LPC-A or intern)? (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- El Paso, TX 79928: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in El Paso, TX 79928
