School Counselor-Washington Middle School-Full Time-Durational-Seattle
Kaiser
Seattle, WA
1 day ago
$60k - $80k
Job Description
Join Kaiser as a School Counselor where you will provide essential behavioral health services to children and adolescents, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance student well-being and academic success.
Key Responsibilities
Provide behavioral health care including diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy and case management services to children and adolescents
Complete accurate and timely documentation in the patients medical record
Communicate and consult regularly with multidisciplinary team of School Based Health Clinic providers
Work closely with school staff to improve academic performance of students
Train other program personnel in treatment protocols and evidence based practice
Provide high quality, culturally-sensitive health services
Support PCPs and consulting psychiatric providers regarding psychiatric medications
Facilitate time-limited behavioral therapy groups
Coordinate care with staff at community mental health centers
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in psychology, social work or a related discipline
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington) required at hire OR Mental Health Counselor License (Washington) required at hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Washington) required at hire
Minimum three (3) years of experience providing mental health diagnosis and treatment for children and adolescents
Preferred Qualifications
Six (6) plus years of experience providing mental health services in a school based setting
Knowledge and skills in treating children and adolescents with mental health disorders including depressive disorders, eating disorders, conduct disorders and ADD/ADHD