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JOB DESCRIPTION School Based Mental Health Counselor SIPS Program Student Intervention & Prevention Services GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES: Provides mental health services to all clients   which  include  assessments and evaluation, crisis intervention and stabilization, outpatient counseling and psychoth erapy , and  support cas e management . For School Clinical Therapist  (SIPS Program) Provid e individual counseling  to   students   in order to  help reduce behavior al  issues ( eg : anger outburst, impulsive and disruptive behavior, depressed or mood swings, adjustment difficulties ) a ffecting the student's academic performanc e. Conduct  family sessions  on a monthly basis  to  increase positive parent-child interaction. Supervised by:  Clinical Supervisor ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The Mental Health/Substance Abuse Therapist will  be r esponsible for  providing mental  health and substance abuse treatment services in an outpatient facility. The specific duties will   include: • Clinical assessments, treatment, case management, consultation, referral and education   according to the   individual’s professional discipline. Services shall be provided  in   accorda nce with  the established Florida  Mental Health and Substance Abuse Standards   as well as within the scope of practice of the individual. • Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide therapeutic interventions including crisis counseling to individuals, groups and families as needed to facilitate . • Evaluate the individual and family systems as well as assess client’s functioning within work, family and routines of daily living and identifies  areas needing continued support,   resources  and treatment  in order to   assist  clients. • Develop, implement, and maintain partnerships with other community providers. • Maintain case records to reflect course of treatment and provide required documentation. • Provide follow-up and aftercare planning services as needed. Expeditiously discharges inactive  clients. • Provide emergency services during work hours and after hours as assigned. • Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, which ensure the smooth  functioning of clinical operations. • Other duties as determined by the Clinical  Superviso r. EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Education :  .    Master’s degree or higher in  mental  health field.  Must  possess  a license or  be license  eligible from the State of Florida Mental Health Professions Licensing Board. Experience:  Minimum 1 years of experience in the mental health/substance abuse field  with co-occurring disorders .   Experience working in an outpatient facility. Experience in providing  individual and group counseling; experience  in crisis inter vention and conflict resolution;   excellent  interpersonal skills and ability. Other Requirements:  Must  possess  a valid Driver’s License. Must pass a background screening  and must  adhere to random drug screening.