Counselor, School Based

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Tuition & Professional Development Assistance



*This position may be based in Ashtabula, Painesville, or Willoughby

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SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor, BH Services the Counselor, School Based will provide an array of services to support school students and staff.

These services may include education, consultation/training, prevention, crisis intervention and ongoing treatment.

Ongoing treatment services will be developed in response to a student's needs, including complete diagnostic assessment, case management, and individual, group and family counseling.

You will be relied on to provide excellent and complete diagnostic client assessment.

You will formulate treatment plans by providing community, home, and school-based counseling services to children and their families.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED


* Working primarily in the school environment, will demonstrate excellent outreach and engagement skills, forming positive relationships with school staff, students, and parents.


* Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for referred students, incorporating input from students, parents and educational staff.

These will be conducted at a location convenient for the family, including school, office or home.


* Develop treatment plans to meet assessed needs, including specific goals, objective and interventions.


* Facilitate referrals to other Signature Health services and community resources as needed.


* Work with school staff to plan and implement early intervention activities, including screenings, classroom presentations, and discussion/ student support groups.


* Assist clients to learn and utilize behavior and feeling management techniques interchangeable within a school and home setting.


* Participate in school team meetings; MFE and IEP meetings, both at the individual student level and for purposes of developing effective building strategies to meet student needs.


* Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards.

All documentation will be entered into the agency Electronic Medical Record.


* Maintain clear communication with referral sources or desi...