Effective School Solutions
Licensed School-Based Mental Health Clinician (Float Clinician)
Effective School Solutions, Greensburg, Pennsylvania, us, 15605
Are you passionate about changing the lives of students? Looking for a position with
clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
About the role:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Float Clinician to join our team. ESS is one of the country's leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. Our Float Clinicians are full-time staff who reap the same benefits as all other clinical staff in ESS, including supervision towards clinical licensing hours. They play a vital role within our organization. Their primary responsibility is to cover a program when the primary clinician is absent. This could mean covering at 5 different schools in one week or covering at one school for a 6-month extended maternity leave. The Float Clinician position is a great way to get hands on experience with elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, as well as group, individual, and family therapies. Float Clinicians receive mileage reimbursement for round trips over 40 miles. Float Clinicians work in a geographical region that is up to a one-hour radius from their home location. In this position, the Float Clinician will have a school identified as their "home school" in a district near their home, but the Float Clinician will travel to surrounding districts. Selected candidates will work with a highly seasoned and professional management team who provide the best possible clinical services. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities: Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability. Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling. Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed. Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient) Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care. Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals. Administrative Responsibilities:
Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record. Participates in all team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings and Treatment Team meetings. Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with governing board. Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor. Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year. Qualifications and Skills
Must be willing to travel between numerous districts in their assigned area (no more than 1 school per day). Must have 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges. Must hold a clinical license in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy (LSW/LCSW, ALPC/LPC, LMFT) in the state in which this position is being offered. Effective problem solving and communication skills. Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer. Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation. Why join Effective School Solutions?
ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth. ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth. ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities. ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance. ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings. ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
clinical growth opportunities and a school schedule?
About the role:
Effective School Solutions (ESS) is currently seeking a Float Clinician to join our team. ESS is one of the country's leading providers of school-based mental health services for K-12 students. Serving over 2,000 students across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and the West Coast regions, our company was founded based on the concept of offering the types of higher acuity clinical care that students would normally receive in a private practice or private school setting within the public-school building. Our Float Clinicians are full-time staff who reap the same benefits as all other clinical staff in ESS, including supervision towards clinical licensing hours. They play a vital role within our organization. Their primary responsibility is to cover a program when the primary clinician is absent. This could mean covering at 5 different schools in one week or covering at one school for a 6-month extended maternity leave. The Float Clinician position is a great way to get hands on experience with elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, as well as group, individual, and family therapies. Float Clinicians receive mileage reimbursement for round trips over 40 miles. Float Clinicians work in a geographical region that is up to a one-hour radius from their home location. In this position, the Float Clinician will have a school identified as their "home school" in a district near their home, but the Float Clinician will travel to surrounding districts. Selected candidates will work with a highly seasoned and professional management team who provide the best possible clinical services. This position will include extensive training to ensure that the chosen individual will have a strong knowledge of the organization's protocols and model of services.
Clinical Responsibilities: Delivers clinical interventions consistent with needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promote and sustain academic and mental health stability. Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling. Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed. Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient) Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care. Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals. Administrative Responsibilities:
Submits Clinical Documentation in a timely manner, aligned with the electronic medical record. Participates in all team meetings including but not limited to: Administrative School Meetings, ESS Town Hall meetings, ESS Supervision Meetings and Treatment Team meetings. Maintains current professional license and adheres to ethical standards in accordance with governing board. Consistently attends work on scheduled day and time, in professional attire and with a professional demeanor. Participates in learning opportunities provided by ESS, such as Supervision Groups, and treatment planning, that will advance knowledge of clinical interventions and skills throughout the school year. Qualifications and Skills
Must be willing to travel between numerous districts in their assigned area (no more than 1 school per day). Must have 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges. Must hold a clinical license in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy (LSW/LCSW, ALPC/LPC, LMFT) in the state in which this position is being offered. Effective problem solving and communication skills. Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer. Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation. Why join Effective School Solutions?
ESS is focused on addressing one of the biggest challenges our country is facing - - the mental health of our youth. ESS is a dynamic organization with a strong record of accomplishment of innovation and growth. ESS provides staff with excellent career growth opportunities. ESS provides extensive time off tied to the school calendar, with limited summer hours. ESS prioritizes and gives value to a clinician's work-life balance. ESS offers staff competitive compensation and benefits offerings. ESS values clinician voice and perspective and has multiple methods to give feedback and input on company decisions.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.