Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago
Provide direct mental health services to include intake assessment, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis interventions to assigned students • Provide support to staff as it relates to mental health and behavior issues • Conduct clinical interviews to gather information, assess student needs, determine level of hazard to self or others, determine need for hospitalization, and develop diagnostic information • Provide consultation services related to therapeutic needs of students with emotional disturbance, behavioral, and/or mental health needs • Provide complete and timely documentation to support services rendered • Act as student advocate in order to coordinate the required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with other staff members, based on clinical experience and knowledge • Refer students or family members to community resources as necessary • Evaluate the students' progress based on teacher, caregiver, and student self-reports • Gather and maintain data on needs and delivery of mental health services • Modify treatment activities and clinical approaches as needed in order to meet students' needs • Establish collaborative partnership with parents, including respect for cultural differences and a variety of parenting styles • Maintain regular contact with the parent/guardian of each client • Facilitate workshops for parents and families when needed • Maintain confidentiality of records related to students' treatment • Attend IEP and 504 meetings to support assigned clients' emotional needs • Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively supporting students' progress • Work with and communicate with other agencies (e.g., probation, law enforcement, other mental health providers, etc.,) to ensure all aspects of the students' treatment are addressed • Other duties as assigned. • Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture • Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization • Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve • Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate • Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment • Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization • Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community • Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect.