LICENSED SCHOOL THERAPIST
Company: Spectrum Center Schools and Programs
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: September 18, 2024
Job Description:
Starting Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 /year
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs , a growing, dynamic
organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a
Licensed School Therapist to join our award-winning team and
perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation,
encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for
personal and professional satisfaction!
If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven
environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a
problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic
- We Should Talk!
As a School Therapist, you are primarily responsible for helping
students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally,
through individual and group counseling and by collaborating with
educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe,
healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens
connections between home and school.
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing individual and group counseling sessions to help
resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school
performance, including crisis intervention consultation as
needed.
- Conducting interviews with students, family members, and school
personnel to gather information required to assess student social,
emotional and behavioral adjustment to school and the
community.
- Maintaining regular contact with students' parents/guardians to
informing of student's progress, areas of difficulties and any
changes or situations in home life that may affect school
performance.
- Developing and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIP) as needed in
adherence to company, school, state and federal regulations and
procedures.
- Attending and participating in IEP team meeting, facilitating
at the discretion of the school district. Actively participating in
other team meetings when necessary to address specific student and
parent concerns.
- Collaborating with education and social services professionals
to develop appropriate agency services of student and their
families.
- Providing case management functions for students, which
includes but is not limited to, coordination of parent meetings,
emergency transportation requests, disciplinary actions such as
detention/suspension, and coordination with outside
therapists.
- Collaborating with teachers, parents/guardians, district
personnel, and services providers to find effective solutions to
learning and behavior problems, always establishing and maintaining
effective public relations and projecting a positive company
image.
- Ensuring the use of positive teaching methods by conducting
monthly climate data through direct observation of classroom
staff's implementation of IEP goals and Positive Behavior
Intervention Plans.
- Providing guidance, consultation, and assistance to Teachers in
the development of classroom schedules, maintenance of student data
systems and facilitation of student transition plans to assure
appropriate curriculum, schedule, and services, based on each
student's IEP and other applicable goals.
- Assessing student progress through consistent review of
classroom data collection and recording systems and providing
applicable training and guidance to classroom staff accordingly to
address student needs.
- Functioning as a role model for effective teaching of students
as well as for communication and problem solving with staff,
reinforcing the School's emphasis on behavior analytic, empirical
approach to education, the extensive use of data in decision
making, and the use of positive reinforcement to achieve maximum
performance when working with students and co-workers.
Qualifications Required:
- Master's degree or higher in educational counseling, therapy,
social work or a closely related field.
- Meet state and district requirements for appropriate licensing
or credentials.
- Accepted licenses and/or credentials include:
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Educational Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS)
- Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Psychotherapy (LCSW-R)
- Pupil Personal Services (PPS)
- Other state credential authorizing provision of school-based
counseling may be considered in lieu of licensure.
- Prior experience working with students with emotional disorders
and challenging behaviors in an education or classroom
setting.
- Advanced oral and written communication, instruction,
curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving,
decision making and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with
computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office
equipment.
- Prior experience working with students in a special education
program setting preferred.
Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of ChanceLight
Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , the nation's leading
provider of alternative and special education programs for children
and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with
over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the
direction of more than 240,000 student lives !
Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services
we provide by visiting the links below:
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As a member of the ChanceLight family
you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful
impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools
essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!
Additional Perks and Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Virtual Medical Visits
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off
- School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
- Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- 401k Options
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Opportunities for Growth & Development
- And So Much More! If you're ready to start changing the
direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to
create successful, independent futures - this is your Chance !
Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of
children TODAY!
Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose. Copyright 2024
ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight
company Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based
on role and employment status.
Education Required
- Masters or better in Educational Counseling or related field
Licenses & Certifications Required
- All State Req Credentials
- Has License/CredentialingPreferred
- Counselor - LMHC
- Counselor - LPC
- Counselor - LPCC
- Marriage and Family Ther
- Education Psychologist
- Social Worker - LMSW
- Social Worker - LCSW-R
- Social Worker - LCSW
- Social Worker - DCSW
- Social Worker - C-SSWS
- Pupil Personnel Services Skills Preferred
- Special Education
- Counseling & Guidance
- Social School Work
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Multiple Disabilities
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Office/Administrative Behaviors Preferred
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or
integrity
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Motivations Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the
ability to contribute to the success of a project or the
organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
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