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School-Based Program Therapist at CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER – SAN ANTONIO, Texas

CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 78212, United States
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Salary:$55600 - $60000Employment Type:Full-TimeExperience Level:NoneMinimum Education:None

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Position Description: Job Summary
The School-Based Program Therapist is responsible for coordinating and providing direct bereavement services to students in their assigned districts. The School-Based Program Therapist will be provided a workspace on-site at the designated school district as assigned by School-Based Program Manager. A company laptop will be provided by CBCST to allow for completion of assigned administrative duties and work-related projects. The position will require travel within assigned districts. Mileage will be reimbursed through mileage forms that will be provided by the School-Based Program Manager. The position of School-Based Program Therapist is a grant funded position and is dependent on the needs expressed by districts and agencies partnered with CBCST.

Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Manage client service caseload in conjunction with School Based Program Manager
  • Provide individual bereavement counseling utilizing a trauma informed approach
  • Complete TGCT screener and additional assessments required by grant funding for all individual clients
  • Collect relevant client documents for uploading to client file to include intake forms, consents for treatment, custody documentation, etc.
  • Complete session notes and participation tracking within a 48-hour timeframe. All notes for the month must be submitted no later than the first day of the following month.
  • Conduct support groups following prepared curriculum in an age-appropriate manner consistent with trauma informed approach
  • Administer required assessments, pre-group screeners, and post-group screeners for students participating in grief support groups.
  • Enter assessments into appropriate databases
  • Provide crisis management response and collaborate with school personnel to report any concerns related to students reporting abuse, or intent to harm self or others, in accordance with state reporting guidelines and district protocols
  • Report all ethical and safety concerns to School Based Program Manager
  • Provide parent trainings and outreach as requested by district
  • Provide professional development trainings for district staff in conjunction with School Based Program Manager
  • Maintain professional, collaborative relationships with all district personnel and other collaborative partners
  • Attend weekly School-Based clinical team meetings with School-Based Program Manager

Travel:
Expected to provide school-based support groups at multiple schools within the assigned districts

Qualifications and Education Requirements
A. Masters degree in a relevant field (social work/counseling), clinical licensure of LPC-Associate, LPC, LCSW or LMFT with at least two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
B. Must be familiar with trauma informed approach
C. Classroom management skills
D. Good organizational skills
E. Bilingual preferred but not required

Physical Requirements
This position involves typical periods of sitting, walking, and clinical typing for documentation, with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, mobility within the office, school campus, and the capacity to work with children of all ages. Clear verbal and written communication, along with basic reaching and dexterity skills, are essential for successful performance.

Environment
Office/school campus environment

The Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas and SWBC PEO provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Location

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, 78212, United States

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