School-Based Trauma Informed Therapist
AOS Staffing, United States
Job Description
Position Summary:
The School-based Trauma Informed Therapist is a member of the multi-disciplinary team and the school
faculty and works under the supervision of the Manager of Social Work Services. The School-based Trauma
Informed Therapist performs duties such as screening, assessment, and individual and group therapy. The
School-based Trauma Informed Therapist is also responsible for serving as a consultant to the classroom
teacher and the Student Support Services Team for students who have experienced trauma.
Essential Functions:
- Determine and use professionally sound procedures for referral,identification,diagnosis,caseload selection and reevaluation
- Implement evidence informed,trauma-informed interventions to treat psycho-social symptoms related to traumatic stress
- Utilize Consultation Time/planning time to perform additional professional responsibilities including parent conferences,attendance at in-services/professional development activities,eligibility meetings,classroom observation of students, and consultations with classroom teachers and other professional support personnel
- Complete progress reports on each student on the assigned classroom and provide such to school personnel and parents as required and/or requested
- Maintain records as required by state and district requirements
- Remain cognizant of and comply with district, state and federal laws that govern delivery of special
education services - Attend workshops, in-services, and staff meetings
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager of Social Work Services
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define a problem, collect data, draw a valid conclusion, develop, and execute a treatment plan to achieve progress
- Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships and understand what motivates others
- Knowledge of School Board Policies, procedures, and standards regarding elementary and secondary
education - Knowledge of Missouri State Statutes and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education Standards - Knowledge of the organization and communication channels of a school system
Requirements
Experience:
• Post-graduate experience working with children and adolescents and providing therapeutic services
• Training or experience in trauma informed treatment
Education:
• Master’s Degree in mental health counseling, psychology, or social work
• State of Missouri LCSW, LPC, or equivalent