School Based Therapist

Company: Nystrom & Associates Ltd
Location: Ankeny
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

We are supporting Ankeny and Ballard school districts! Signing Bonus incentive depending on experience!As a School-Based Therapist on LifeWorks School-Based Therapy team (a subsidiary of Nystrom & Associates), you will have the opportunity to implement high-quality, culturally-sensitive mental health services to children and adolescents in the school setting. We are looking for a compassionate individual who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients we serve.LifeWorks and Nystrom & Associates are a group of professional care providers from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, addiction treatment, and nursing who are committed to helping individuals and families that are experiencing personal, emotional, marital, or psychological challenges. We are all about helping!In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Provide culturally responsive mental health skills to children, adolescents and their families in a school settingAssist children, adolescents and their families in identifying goals for functional improvement and work with them to meet their goalsDesign and implement treatment/intervention reflective of the child's needsWork collaboratively with the school district, school personnel divisions, and other community-based agenciesProvide psychoeducation to school staffDesign and implement therapeutic groups for studentsReceive clinical supervision from a qualified staff, and obtain continuing education unitsRequirements:Master's degree or licensed at an independent level. (t-LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)Desire to work with children and families in a school based setting. Ability to work independently.Must be proficient in the use of computers, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and the use of emailBenefits/CompensationBenefits include, but not limited to:Free professional development coursework, supervision available, free clinical and board approved CEU'sOpportunities for professional development and career advancementMedical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances401K with employer match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending AccountPTO

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