Title: Therapist I - BGISD (Bowling Green Independent School District)

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Worksite: School Based Location

County: Warren, KY

Hours Status: Full-Time, Salary

Pay Range: $45,000.00 Yearly

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide quality psychotherapy to children who are experiencing mental illness or behavior problems. Services are provided in a variety of settings including the clinic, school, and home, with an emphasis on home based services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct service/ psychotherapy to children mental health clients, including group, individual, family, collateral, consultation, and psychoeducation.
• Maintain agency expectation for productivity.
• Complete intake/screening/assessment process.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans for clients, and complete all required documentation, including OTRs and other paperwork associated with service authorization.
• Complete all correspondence in a timely fashion.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
• Maintain agency expectation for productivity.
• Document all services provided in accordance with agency standards.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies.
• Handle crisis situations as they arise.
• Maintain an expert knowledge base regarding current practices and research.
• Flexible work schedule (to include evenings and weekends).
• On call, as needed, for ACSU mobile/walk-in services.
• Utilize referral sources and receive referrals as appropriate.
• Be a team member on agency and local committees as needed/assigned.
• Fulfill agency and/or board requirements (including but not limited to exams, education, and supervision).
• Perform other related work as required and assigned.

BENEFITS, Full-time employees enjoy:

• Holidays (11)
• Personal Day
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness plans
• Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Products and more
• Pension Plan! Defined retirement benefit through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Participation is automatic and effective immediate upon hire.