School-Based Therapist

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a part-time therapist to join our Child, Adolescent & Family Services team! The best candidate would want to work independently in a school setting, have strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to build partnerships with various school systems. This clinician would also be part of a supportive and collaborative team that fosters professional interests and growth. Our clinicians provide inspiring clinical work rooted in multiple evidence-based practices to support youth and families who present with challenging stressors and symptoms.  We currently have 13 licensed clinicians and a high retention rate averaging 8-10 years. This part-time position in the school setting is perfect for professionals who see the value of providing wholistic care as part of a dedicated, strength-based team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides individual, group, and family psychotherapy, as well as case management services, to clients for a percentage of time per week as appropriate for position and as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinates clients’ treatment plan both with other GNMH staff members and outside agencies.
• Screens and assesses clients and makes appropriate referrals to a specific CAFS program and/or other agencies or services when the client is not an appropriate referral to CAFS.
• Completes all treatment plans, Child Needs and Strength Assessments (CANS), and Case Management Care Plans (CMCP) by due date listed in EMR.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.
• Performs all activities in accordance with ethical standards of the American Counseling Association.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Licensed or Licensure eligible in the state of NH
• 1 to 2 years working with children, youth, or families, preferred
• Knowledge of developmental theory & Children’s Mental Health
• Knowledge of family dynamics and Systems theory
• Familiarity with community resources.
• Ability to teach effectively.
• Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must have active driver's license and automobile with liability insurance in the agency's minimum amounts.