Therapist - School Based

About the Role

Job Description
The School Based Therapist, a QMHP position, provides integrated outpatient mental health treatment services in a school setting that supports and promotes mental health recovery. The School Based Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy for youth who have been referred by a Douglas County School district. The School Based Therapist collaborates and educates school staff on best mental health practices.

Adapt Integrated Health Care QMHPs endeavor to a) Promote recovery, resiliency, wellness, independence and safety for individuals receiving addictions and mental health services and supports; b) Specify standards for services and supports that are person-directed, client-guided, culturally competent, and trauma-informed and wellness informed; and c) Promote functional and rehabilitative outcomes for individuals throughout a continuum of care that is developmentally appropriate.

QMHPs facilitate access for mental health treatment at Adapt; provide therapeutic interventions including informed consent, advocacy, and integrated care; assist with access to community resources; facilitate development and retention of natural and community supports; provide appropriate individual, group, and community psycho-education; actively work to reduce stigma, barriers, and to build a community foundation for success.

QMHPs accomplish these responsibilities through assessment and prescription of treatment services that support rehabilitation, safety, and recovery through measurable outcomes in collaboration with clientele, and their natural supports when appropriate. Some of the interventions provided include comprehensive assessment; collaboratively developed Individual Service and Support Plan; individual and group therapy and skills training and development; case management; referrals, consultation, coordination and collaboration with community partners and providers; Discharge Summary and continuity of care through transfer and referral. QMHPs as well as other treatment providers at Adapt endeavor to support and promote positive outcomes through use of Evidenced-Based, Best Practices whenever possible.

QMHPs adhere to the OARs; agency standards and practices; and follow their board in regard to ethical standards of practice.