Therapist II- School Based Outpatient Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

Therapist II- School-Based Outpatient Therapy

Hampton City Schools

Annual Salary: $82,211

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a Full-Time Therapist II in our School-Based Outpatient Therapy program, located in the Hampton City Schools. This onsite position offers the unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on students' lives, providing essential support and therapeutic interventions directly within schools. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), you will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on excellence and client-centered care, aligning with our core values of integrity and empathy. With a competitive pay rate of $82,211, this role ensures that your passion for helping others is matched with fair compensation.

You'll work alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and delivering premier service to our community. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and Virginia Retirement System (VRS). This role offers the chance to enhance your professional skills while making a difference in the lives of those you serve daily.

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Mission

Since 1971, Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News, Virginia, offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

What would you do as a Therapist II- School-Based Outpatient Therapy

The Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, in partnership with Hampton City Schools, is thrilled to introduce an innovative School-Based Outpatient Therapy program. As a Licensed Therapist (LPC or LCSW), you will be instrumental in extending vital mental health services within schools, collaborating closely with educational personnel to address the needs of students facing mental health challenges and co-occurring substance-related disorders. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting assessment evaluations, and delivering tailored therapy through individual, group, and family sessions. You will create and implement personalized behavioral treatment plans while engaging with families to provide education and counseling as needed.

Your expertise in crisis intervention, diagnostic assessment, and therapeutic techniques will directly impact the progress of students in treatment. Additionally, you will provide clinical supervision to unlicensed therapists or graduate student interns, enriching their professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference and shaping the future of mental health in schools, this opportunity awaits you.

What you need to be successful

To excel in the role of School-Based Licensed Therapist (LPC or LCSW) at the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, candidates must possess a robust skill set and relevant qualifications. A minimum of two years of post-graduate clinical experience in therapeutic counseling, crisis intervention, and case management is essential. Expertise in developing individualized, behaviorally specific, and time-oriented treatment plans is crucial, alongside a thorough understanding of various mental health diagnoses and the ability to implement effective intervention strategies. Familiarity with community services and resources will enhance your capability to support clients effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are paramount for building rapport with students and families, as well as for collaborating with school personnel.

Additionally, proficiency in maintaining accurate clinical records and a comprehensive understanding of crisis intervention principles and Virginia's client management guidelines are vital. Candidates must also be eligible or approved for MCO credentialing, ensuring they meet the necessary professional standards for delivering exceptional care.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) with 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience, including therapeutic counseling, crisis intervention, and case management functions.
• Must be eligible or approved for MCO credentialing

Make your move

So, what do you think? If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.

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