School Based Family Therapist

Tulsa County•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Under direction, provides individual, family and group therapy to students enrolled at Phoenix Rising Alternative High School using evidence-based practices by performing the following duties.

Requirements

Skill in: Counseling individuals and families
Using a personal computer, Microsoft Excel and Word
Knowledge of: Child development, trauma and delinquency
The use of various evidence based/best practice therapeutic modalities
Principles and practices of social work and psychology applicable to juvenile casework
County and state regulations regarding youth offenders, including Title 10 of the Oklahoma State Statues
Ability to: Learn and incorporate new practices as deemed necessary by the program facilitator
Work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Work under stressful conditions and to work with persons in conflict
Handle multiple tasks efficiently
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish effective interpersonal relationships and create a constructive atmosphere of crisis problem solving
Work with culturally diverse families and communities and to be culturally sensitive and appropriate
Speak effectively and present information and respond to inquiries from groups of administrators, teachers, clients, and the general public
Deal with problems involving several concrete or abstract variables in standardized situations
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human Relations; and 3 years full-time paid employment in family focused counseling.
Valid OK Driver’s License possessed for at least 6 months
Defensive driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hired
Possession of a professional license or eligibility for supervised licensure (LPC, LMSW, LMSW-US, LCSW) as approved by the relevant state governing board.
Professional liability insurance
Documents verifying supervision status for professional license

Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments with all new students following admission to Phoenix Rising Alternative School.
Develop individualized treatment plans with the involvement and consent of the students and their support system, making referrals to community partners when appropriate.
Plan and facilitate group interventions based on trends in student population.
Participate in staffing cases with a multidisciplinary team.
Provide information and consultation to school staff regarding best practices in working with justice involved youth.
Respond to calls from clients and/or families for crisis solutions.
Provide support to members of the student's immediate family throughout the change process.
Complete documentation regarding student progress/regress including documentation regarding each family/student contact.
Perform other duties as assigned.