Position Summary
School Based Youth Therapist provides therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in schools within Hunterdon County. Services provided consist of early identification, prevention, and intervention as well as linkages to existing services through individual and group supportive counseling, education, presentations, and collaboration with school personnel and community providers.
Primary Position Responsibilities
Provides direct services in a clinically appropriate and sensitive manner.
Completes all School Based documentation.
Interacts and collaborates with school personnel, HMC/HBH departments, community providers and families.
Maintains Professional Development.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology or other mental health discipline
Preferred:
None
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
1 year of experience with children and adolescents in a school or mental health setting
Preferred:
2+ years of experience with children and adolescents in a school or mental health setting
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Valid driver’s license must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting.
Preferred:
None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Crisis intervention skills, clinical training and understanding of systems. Knowledge of schools and mental health facilities. Positive interpersonal skills, good communication and public speaking skills.
