9/5/2010

Central Wyoming Counseling Center
Job Description: Licensed Mental Health Professional - School Based Services

PROGRAM: Mental Health / Substance Abuse - Outpatient Program
TITLE: Licensed Mental Health Professional - School Based Services
DESCRIPTION:
Licensed by the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1Complete clinical assessment of all referred clients, including collection of collateral information from parents, teachers and administrators. Accurately diagnose referred clients using the DSM (most recent edition).
2Develop comprehensive treatment plans that address all identified treatment needs. Refer to related agencies or service-providers as needed.
3Establish positive rapport with clients, parents, and other collaterals.
4Provide individual and family therapy to referred children, maintaining regular contact with parents unless contraindicated. Use accepted and standard practices in the treatment of specific diagnoses.
5Provide crisis intervention services upon request.
6Provide case management services to teachers, administrators, and parents as needed, including these collaterals in the effort to achieve goals outlined in the treatment plan.
7Document all services within CWCC timelines via computer entry system.
8Provide written reports on progress to the parents of all enrolled children on a quarterly basis.
9Maintain positive working relationships with school staff and other professionals in the community. Work within the policies of the school district.
10Assist in the development and implementation of treatment programs offered during the summer months, as assigned.
11Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, assist co-workers with challenges/difficult cases.
12Provide clinical supervision to students and provisional licensees as assigned.
13Provide after-hours on-call services to clients of the Outpatient Program as assigned.
14Assist with CWCC quality assurance program as assigned.
15Other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
REPORTS TO: Outpatient Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program Manager

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 1-307-237-9583