School Based Clinician

Job purpose for School Based Clinician

Growth Works is seeking a School Based Clinician who will assist with emotional, social, behavioral, and academic needs of all students in elementary and middle school settings, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. The clinician will utilize various therapeutic approaches, emotional regulation techniques and trauma-informed practices in keeping with Growth Works philosophy and as determined by student need. The School Based Clinician will be assigned a school in identified Western Wayne County School District 

Incentives/Perks- ongoing supervision towards licensure- as needed, ongoing CEU support towards credentials and licensure, financial support towards licensure, credentialing exams and renewal. 

Responsibilities & duties for School Based Clinician 

• Consults with administrative staff to allow for support to students during conflict and/or poor behavioral choices while on school grounds. 
• Serve as an advocate to support students, families and the overall school. 
• Maintains ongoing communication with staff concerning student needs. 
• Initiates counseling/therapeutic contacts with students, as needed.  
• Make appropriate referrals to community agencies to provide ongoing support for students and families.  
• Follows state and district confidentiality requirements. 
• Identifies opportunities for small groups and facilitates them on an as needed basis.   
• Provide mentorship to students and staff.  
• Work through/with district crisis protocol for students 
• Implement restorative practices district wide. 
• Engage in school and district initiatives while embracing overall school and agency culture.  
• Serve as a member of the District/Building Crisis Team upon request.  
• Serve as a member of the District Trauma-Informed Team upon request. 
• Function as an adaptable staff member manner, with understanding that your daily functions may adjust based on needs of the school and students on any given day.  
• Identify and explore opportunities to implement preventative services for students and improve the school/ educational experience.  
• Attendance and participation in staff meetings, staff in-services and meetings with community partners, as assigned. 
• Completion of necessary documentation that is requested by administrative personnel and community-based referrals.  
• Provide on-going support for summer programming.

Qualifications for School Based Clinician 

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or another relevant field of study. 
• Current holder of State of Michigan license as a Social Worker (LLMSW/LMSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC/LPC). Recent graduates will need to apply for license within 30 days of hire.  
• Previous experience within school settings or educational system is preferred.  
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, co-occurring disorders, trauma and brain development preferred. 
• Successful ability to complete agency and school district background screenings and tests 

 Physical requirements for School Based Clinician: 

• Must be able to complete manual tasks involving dexterity to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment. 
• Ability to lift and transport materials/supplies up to 25 lbs. for internal documentation and recordkeeping, court support, and other administrative tasks. 

 EOE