The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in providing therapy to children and adolescents with a diagnosis of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities and/or pervasive developmental disabilities and/or behavioral disorders in the school setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement approaches of CBT, play therapy, trauma-focused, and motivational interviewing in psychotherapy with children in Early Childhood classrooms through 2nd grade
• Support teachers and staff with behaviors in the classroom
• Conduct initial biopsychosocial assessment
• Develop treatment plans
• Maintain clinical records and adhere to timelines
• Coordinate/collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, intermediate school staff and administrators
• Able to make referrals for additional services as needed

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Valid professional license
• Professional verbal/written skills
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Strong skills in crisis management and the ability to handle challenging situations effectively