School-Based Mental Health Professional

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You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Mental Health Professional ThriveKids 10 months works as a social worker/counselor assigned to a school campus and is responsible for student behavioral health for community-based program. Partners with schools to improve healthcare and academic outcomes for students. Participate in the school District Behavior Support team, conducting student assessment and intervention plans, conducting crisis intervention, bridging stakeholders and maintaining student records. May provide student/hospital patient counseling support as appropriate and has the option of a 10-month or 12-month working schedule.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:   

Experience- 2 years Clinical Social Work/Counseling setting- Previous hospital/schoolwork/student crisis intervention.

Education- Required: Master's Degree Social Work or Counseling. (CHNOLA)

Licensure- Required: PLPC or LMSW; Preferred: LPC or LCSW

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Participates as a member of the school District Behavior Support team:
  - Works with school personnel to develop class/school environments which support positive student behavior.
  - Follows established school district and hospital guidelines.
  - Consistent level of performance in a wide range of situations with appropriate and active self-direction.
• Conducts assessments, develops intervention plans for students identified through referral and case finding to have psychosocial risk factors:
  - Conducts psycho‐social assessment for the identification of patient's, threats of violence, suicide assessments and functional behavioral assessments.
  - Sets up and conducts sessions with family members when appropriate and in the best interest of the student(s).
  - Provides individual, group and/or family counseling/therapy sessions for students utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques.
• Provides crisis intervention services:
  - Performs assessment for cases of suspected elder, child, sexual or domestic abuse or neglect.
  - Complies with required reporting, according to state law and hospital policy.
  - Utilizes crisis intervention skills to assist victims/families of child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, sexual/criminal assault and traumatic injury.
  - Identifies crisis situations and intervenes accordingly.
  - Refers patients/families to appropriate community agencies for further intervention or counseling services as needed.
  - Facilitates interactions between administrators and DCFS/EPS or other agencies.
• Serves as resource liaison between parent, school, health community and the school:
  - Provides information and community resource referrals for the child and family. Provides teacher, school staff and parent training in areas of need.
  - Works directly with the child and family to collaborate with other community partners.
  - Establishes and maintains contact with school personnel for the purpose of discussing. Implements techniques to work with children and their families.
• Develops and maintains accurate and comprehensive behavioral health records per school district policy:
  - Maintains case records, reports and all necessary forms in order to provide for continuity of service and program accountability, including work time reporting.
  - Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by school district leadership or hospital:
  - Attends professional workshops, in-services and peer consultation to encourage continued professional growth to maintain license as mandated by the State Board.
  - Navigates school-based virtual care resources for in-school student care.
  - If employee works beyond the academic school year, it will provide counseling services for students during the summer and/or for the patients.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.  

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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2.To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 

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4.To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.