School-Based Therapist- West Allis / West Milwaukee District

Are you a fully or in-training licensed therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and serving your community? We are now accepting resumes for a part-time School-Based Therapists across our School-Based programs with the possibility to transition into full-time!

Providing mental health services within the school increases access to services for families who may not be able to go to an outpatient clinic on their own. School-Based staff go directly into the school to provide intervention, including : individual and group therapy, education / consultation for school personnel, and family therapy as needed.

PSG / CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

Ideal candidates will enjoy having summers off or reduced summer hours. Part-time summer hours are available in addition to those associated with the 9-month salary. Candidates should have an interest in providing services to students K-12 in a school setting. Those with experience with working with schools and an understanding of family systems, the effects and treatment of children and teens who have suffered emotional trauma are also preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES OF OUR SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST :

• Assess the therapeutic needs of clients and complete formal assessments.
• Create and review client treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy in accordance with the child's treatment plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing family system, mental health, parenting, and alcohol / drug issues through individual, family, or group counseling.
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and / or family activities.
• Provide consultation to the child's school and school personnel as needed.
• Coordinate services and maintain communication with all service providers involved with the clients.

POSITION LOCATION AND HOURS : Position is based at assigned school locations and may require travel to multiple schools during the school day. Hours vary dependent on the school hours of operation, but typical hours will occur Monday-Friday 7 : 30-5 : 00pm. This is a part-time position with the possibility to move into full-time 40 hours / week with benefits, operating during the 9-month school year, with the opportunity to continue working part-time through summer months.

WHY WORK WITH PSG / CIP?

SALARY : Depending on experience and license; $22.00 per hour with an in-training Wisconsin state license and $28.00 per hour with full Wisconsin state license

REQUIREMENTS :

Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status