Mental Health Therapist (SPED) -Aspire Los Angeles Region at Aspire Public Schools - Los Angeles County
Job Summary
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate knowledge of and support of, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, equity commitments, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Consistently and routinely update case files for students on their caseload, complying with all Aspire, BBS, state, and federal guidelines and mandates around documentation, practice, and maintenance of clinical registration, including honoring mandated reporting duties. Create positive, appropriate, and consistent communication with Aspire staff and administration about student clinical goals and progress. Provide crisis counseling and referrals for students as needed, including honing their risk assessment methodology. Work collaboratively with general education counselors and staff in order to implement MTSS systems, therapeutic interventions, goals, and data tracking for all students for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning environments. Explore and sharpen therapeutic preventions and interventions at all intervention tiers for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning environments for all students at Aspire. Collaborate with school staff on universal interventions for students such as peer mediation, conflict mediation, Restorative Practices, socio-emotional learning (SEL), and trauma-informed interventions, etc. Work collaboratively with families to plan for student programming, including, but not limited to parent and staff education. Demonstrate the ability to assist with IEP Programming, specifically for students at Aspire that require mental health/social-emotional supports including: Assist in the development of IEP goals related to Mental Health/Social-Emotional needs Regularly progress monitor IEP goals through use of an online IEP system Regular attendance at IEP meetings for the purpose of reporting stud
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ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Aspire Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that currently operates 34 high-performing, open-enrollment public charter schools serving 12,000 students in underserved communities across California and will open schools in Memphis, TN in fall, 2013. Aspire is one of the highest-performing public school systems in California, delivering a rigorous ‘College for Certain’ education to students in grades K-12. An unrelenting focus on college preparedness led to 100 percent of graduating Aspire seniors being accepted to four year colleges or universities in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Aspire offers a high-quality education in six cities throughout California: Los Angeles, Oakland, Stockton, Sacramento, Modesto and East Palo Alto. Visit Aspire Public Schools at www.aspirepublicschools.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Counselor provides a full range of school counseling services to children grades K-12, including screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, and work with/referral to outside agencies as appropriate. The School Social Worker/Counselor will also be an integral member of the Student Support Team, helping to plan, implement, and monitor programs at the school sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Possess an extensive knowledge of a variety of forms of intervention and prevention models for both individuals and group therapeutic settings (ex: CBT, Play therapy)
- Create and implement therapeutic interventions for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning environments for all students at Aspire
- Collaborate with school on universal interventions for students such as peer mediation, conflict mediation, etc.
- Foster healthy families through community and school programming, including, but not limited to: parent education and community service
- Create and maintain relationships with outside agencies to help foster better learning and support for the students of Aspire and their families
- Provide crisis counseling and referrals for students as needed - Consistently and routinely update case files for students under their care
- Continually improve social work skills by seeking our constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
- Exhibit positive rapport with students
- Possess a thorough understanding of and abide by the NASW Code of Ethics
- Create positive and consistent communication with Aspire staff and administration about social work goals and processes
- Attend all staff meetings
- Attend IEP and inter-departmental meetings for students receiving counseling services
- Supervise counseling trainees/interns as necessary
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology or related discipline Mental Health Therapist 1 (SPED): Registered Associate with BBS (AMFT, ASW, and/or APCC) OR PPS credential or eligibility for PPS credential Mental Health Therapist 2 (SPED): Clinical Licensure through the BBS required Mental Health Therapist 3 (SPED): Clinical Licensure through the BBS for 2+ years and certification to provide clinical supervision required Highly desirable qualifications: PPS credential Bilingual - Spanish Supervise BBS registered Associate Intern SPED (Mental Health Therapist 3 Only)
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, School Psychology or related discipline Mental Health Therapist 1 (SPED): Registered Associate with BBS (AMFT, ASW, and/or APCC) OR PPS credential or eligibility for PPS credential Mental Health Therapist 2 (SPED): Clinical Licensure through the BBS required Mental Health Therapist 3 (SPED): Clinical Licensure through the BBS for 2+ years and certification to provide clinical supervision required Highly desirable qualifications: PPS credential Bilingual - Spanish Supervise BBS registered Associate Intern SPED (Mental Health Therapist 3 Only)
Comments and Other Information
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
The salary scales are based on years of experience and qualifications for Mental Health I,II, III
Comments and Other Information
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
The salary scales are based on years of experience and qualifications for Mental Health I,II, III