School Therapist

Nexus-Woodbourne is seeking a compassionate School Therapist that thrives on educating and leading clinical professionals.

Position Summary:   

Provide and document therapeutic services to students according to the goals and objectives identified in each student’s Individualized Education Plan.

***New starting Salary of $70K*** 

Primary responsibilities:

Provide therapeutic services according to the goals and objectives identified in each student’s Individualized Education Plan.

• Render individual, group, and other services as identified based on the minimum weekly amount required by the IEP.
• Plan and conduct group sessions with students to meet IEP goals.
• Complete additional classroom observations reports for Related Service Counseling to justify need for special education students.

Provide education and assistance to Woodbourne School staff and other departments regarding school therapeutic services and educational outcomes.

• Educate School staff and treatment team members in the understanding of the student’s educational needs.
• Regularly assess the student’s educational progress with the student, the student’s family and LEA, and the clinical treatment team; communicate respectfully and professionally with students and family at all times.
• Actively participate in IEP meetings and case conferences as needed; collaborate effectively with Nexus team to problem solve and toward and achieve shared goals and outcomes.
• Be available on-call for consultation/treatment direction and/or decisions when appropriate.
• Develop healthy working relationships with coworkers, employees and youth and families; demonstrate a high degree of conduct, integrity and professionalism while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Communication with legal systems, schools and social service agencies and provide court testimony when necessary. 

Ensure compliance with governing agency and Nexus reporting requirements.

• Complete and compile documentation required by Nexus and governing agencies.
• Maintain the educational record according to site policy.
• Produce informal and formal reports for parents, social workers, courts, etc.
• Review documentation from group living and classroom.
• Participate in follow-up data.

Prepare and maintain records and reports for programs and services as required.

•  Maintain accurate database and files of former and current students in special education in accordance with federal and MSDE regulations.
• Follow procedures for safe storing and integrity of all confidential student records, ensuring that student record keeping procedures comply with state and federal law.

Attend and participate in staff meetings and remain current on all required training sessions. Attend relevant conferences for continued education. Understand and support the Nexus philosophy and treatment modalities.

Understand, remain current and apply Nexus policies and procedures.

Ensure confidentiality regarding students in compliance with all licensing agencies, MSDE, company policy, Joint Commission, and HIPAA guidelines.

Assist with other job-related duties, as assigned.

Required Education and Licensure:

• 2 years’ experience working with youth and/or families
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or clinically related field and license to provide therapy or counseling in the State of Maryland required
• Maintain First Aid/CPR/Infection Control/Blood Borne Pathogen/Safe Crisis Management required
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3 years’ experience working with youth and/or families

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED TODAY BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to changes lives - including your own. 

Keywords: "School Therapist", "Therapist", "Treatment", "Clinical", "Clinical Treatment", "Social Work", "Psychology"

Salary : $70,000