POSITION SUMMARY:

The LCSW is primarily responsible for providing therapeutic services to students and their families. This position reports to the Principal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must have working knowledge of HIPAA to ensure all sensitive student information is handled  in accordance with HIPAA regulations and company policies and procedures .
2. Provides individual, family and group therapy as indicated by student's
3. Develops and oversees the completion of treatment on an individual, family and group Services include clinical assessment, service planning, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, counseling, case management, record keeping and service coordination.
4. Develops expertise in differential assessment, treatment readiness and change model, and motivational interviewing.
5. Documents and assesses the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the objectives and goals of the treatment plan.
6. Documents all therapy and contacts with clients and other service
7. Maintains clients' clinical files in a timely and orderly
8. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Ensures documentation is completed.
9. Transports clients for therapeutic services when needed.
10. Prepares monthly progress notes, staffing reports, plans and discharge summaries.
11. Provides clinical supervision to staff and interns, if applicable
12. Provides oversight of skill groups
13. Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and students at all time
14. Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and students when needed.
15. Models and ensures all norms are upheld without
16. Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and
17. Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports
18. Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.
19. Complies with and implements Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals/
20. Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with policies and process
21. Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement
22. Attends and participates in all required meetings.
23. Commits to attending all training and staff development classes in order to ensure sufficient hours of training on an annual basis.
24.  Change may be required to work in excess of 40 hours and variable times to M-F , 7:30 to 4:00
25.  Other duties as assigned, verbally or in written form to meet the needs of the program