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Description:
This position provides direct clinical counseling services in school-based setting. The direct clinical counseling services include assessment (initial assessment, testing or other assessment) and treatment (individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, art therapy, play therapy, support groups and psychoeducational groups) with designated populations. Will provide treatment planning, case management and follow up of cases. Case management includes support calls, networking with agencies and coordinating services. Responds to initial phone calls and documents information as needed. Maintains agency files according to Synergy’s documentation standards.
This position requires Master’s degree in counseling or social work. Must be licensed in Missouri at the Master’s level (Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker).
Synergy’s School Based Integrated Services Program (SBIS) provides services to local school districts and charter schools. The objective of this program is to assist school staff in the implementation of a trauma sensitive and resiliency based school culture. Working with schools to recognize and address student vulnerabilities as they relate to trauma through classroom education, behavior support, case management, clinical services, and faculty coaching. School based staff will model trauma informed care approaches to working with students, families, school systems, and communities in accordance with Synergy Services policies, procedures and philosophies. Staff for this program should be familiar with trauma informed practices and dynamics of school settings; have strong communication skills, work ethic, and organization skills; be self-motivated, flexible, reliable, and be able to work as a part of a team while also working independently.
Direct care staff within the SBIS program work a 48 week schedule to match a traditional school calendar, having 4 weeks off in summer, in addition to the Wednesday before thanksgiving, winter break and spring break. Providing services during fall/spring semesters and summer school. Benefits are still available to full time SBIS employees and further details regarding pay schedule and time off will be discussed during the interview process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
Clinical Services
Provides direct clinical counseling services to students in the school setting including assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy and support/psychoeducation groups (may include in-home work);
Provides professional development regarding trauma to school staff;
Assists with trauma-informed care implementation in the school setting;
Provides crisis management as needed;
Case Coordination
Provides treatment planning, case management and follow-up of cases;
Provides support calls and networks with other agencies;
Writes reports as requested;
Makes outside referrals for additional services as appropriate;
Maintains client files according to agency documentation standards;
Supervision and Training
Participates in monthly peer supervision;
Participates in weekly supervision with the Clinical Manager to discuss cases and create a plan for ways to mitigate vicarious trauma;
Participates in professional development and training in order to maintain requirements for licensure;
Supervisory Responsibilities
Potentially provides supervision to practicum or intern students;
Expected to assist other employees by sharing experience, expertise and training;
Self Management
Behaves in honest, fair, and ethical manner; demonstrates consistency in words and actions; models high standards of ethics;
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect;
Assesses and recognizes own strength and challenges and pursues self-development;
Deals effectively with pressure; identifies skills to build resiliency in self;
Listens effectively and communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
Adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles;
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates, evaluates, and recommends alternative solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Requires Master's degree in counseling or social work. Must at minimum have provisional licensure for licensed professional counselor or licensed master social worker in the state of Missouri, fully licensed preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
The employee must be provisionally licensed as a therapist at the Master’s level (Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker). Must have a valid driver’s license.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to drive personal vehicle. Must possess the ability to type and work with computer software, including Windows, EXCEL, Word for Windows, Access, and PowerPoint.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand, walk, and sit on chairs or the floor with young children. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of violence and secondary trauma.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All staff must be 20 years of age, pass a background check (Children’s Division/Central Registry/Child Abuse), drug screen, fingerprint screen, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Non-Discrimination:
Synergy Services is an EEO employer. We firmly support the principle and philosophy of equal employment for all individuals, regardless of age, race/ethnicity, religious creed, ancestry, color, sex, disability (including pregnancy), national origin, marital status, political belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic testing and screening information, covered veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local laws.
Benefits:
All full-time positions are eligible for generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays and a 401K Plan with Employer Match. Some regular part-time positions are eligible for partial benefits.
Synergy Services is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of belonging and representation. We feel our staff, interns, and volunteers are among our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage the differences in life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and unique capabilities that our staff, interns and volunteers bring to their work at Synergy. These aspects strengthen our agency, community, and our work with clients.
