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School-Based Therapist

Hillcrest Family Services

1 Positions

ID: 2385

Posted On 05/13/2022

Job Overview

 Full-time position based on the school Calendar

 Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 available!

Hillcrest has teamed up with the Dubuque Community School District to find a School-Based Therapist! At Hillcrest Family Services we value Compassion, Trust, Collaboration, and Community Involvement in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.

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About the Organization

Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

About the Program

The School-Based Youth Services Program provides brain health services directly to students within the school setting during regular school hours. Students are referred by school counselors. School based social emotional behavior counselors work in collaboration with school faculty, as well as parents or guardians to coordinate care and treatment of the student. Services are provided throughout multiple schools within the Dubuque Community School District. These services include:

  • Outpatient brain health services within the school setting
  • Screening, assessment, and diagnosis
  • Patient-centered treatment planning
  • Referring to additional community resources and services when needed

Your Responsibilities

As a School-Based Therapist, you will provide therapy to children, age (5-17), within the school setting to promote optimum brain health, as well as improve social and educational functioning. As a counselor you will utilize your unique skills and Evidence Based and/or Evidence Researched treatment modalities to meet the needs of the student that was referred for services. Responsibilities will also include:

  • Completing an initial assessment, diagnostic summary, and other assessments as required
  • Developing a person-centered treatment plan
  • Completing progress notes within 24 hours of service delivery
  • Discharge planning and make referrals for additional services as needed
  • Collaborating with other professionals involved with clients, when appropriate

What You Need

  • Masters degree in counseling, social work or closely related field
  • Iowa licensed to practice or eligible and willing to become licensed as a Mental Health Counselor or Independent Social Worker
  • Effective counseling and diagnosing skills, and a proficient knowledge of the impact of trauma
  • Proficiency in time management and EHR documentation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work cooperatively with staff and other service providers and interface effectively, sensitively with students/families
  • Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and diagnosis of students served
  • Highly professional presentation and manner consistent with school standards and Hillcrest policies
  • Ability to assist school staff to identify effective strategies to de-escalate or avoid triggering a student
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position
  • Willingness to drive to different locations within the community 

Competitive compensation and benefits package including:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Staff development and training

Additional Information

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job posting are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. A complete list of job duties may be requested at any time during the job application process. Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks and drug screening. EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Primary Contact

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Human Resources

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563-557-8211

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-207-5051

Fax

humanresources@hillcrest-fs.org

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care
Human and Social Services

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid Holidays


Qualifications

Education

Masters

Company ID

1066

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20220513

End Date

20220811

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Hillcrest Family Services

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help.  In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well.  Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community InvolvementWith primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.

Mission: Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~