School Therapist LSW/LPC Trotwood City Schools

School Therapist (LSW) or (LPC)

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The School Therapist functions as a member of a treatment team and school team, which may consist of staff with a variety of mental health, education, or medical backgrounds. Therapist assists the treatment team to plan and deliver clinical services, case coordination, intervention, consultation and/or education services to children, adolescents, adults, and families while working in a school setting.

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Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

Additional requirements:

 Type of degree: Relevant social sciences field

 Area of study or major: Counseling, Social Work, Rehabilitation.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

 Licensed in the state of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Preferred experience: Training and experience in providing individual psychotherapy, community support psychiatric services, and group psychotherapy

Other experience requirements: Experience in using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM 5 TR

Knowledge/Skills

 Knowledge of human behavior, learning, and motivation.

 Assess, Diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate mental and emotional disorders under supervisory guidance