School Based Therapist- Elmore County Schools

This is responsible, professional work providing individual therapy to children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses in a school setting. 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Respond to referrals for students in need of services, coordinating with the gatekeeper at the assigned schools and the families of the students.

Conduct initial intake interviews of clients according to established procedure, assessing the client's problems and needs, developing an initial diagnosis.

Develop treatment plans using information gathered in the intake assessment, initial goals for treatment. 

Perform mental health evaluations or other therapeutic services at assigned locations.

Perform prehospitalization screenings either at the Mental Health Center or at other locations as needed.

Participate in training activities as required by Carastar Health to increase and enhance professional and therapeu...