Licensed School Therapist (LPC) - Special Education School

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Licensed Individual/Group Therapist (Counselor - LPC or LCSW) to join our team! You must have a Master's Degree in Counseling and experience and clinical experience is recommended. You will provide recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group or individual settings, in a private day Special Education school. As well as respond to students in crisis, providing interventions, Threat Assessements, and focusing on the individual goals of each student. Experience with parent communications and the linking of services is required.

Responsibilities:

• Establish open lines of communication for individuals with mental or emotional issues
• Offer assistance to individuals with multiple issues
• Provide prevention-oriented therapy
• Implement and review treatment plans
• Collaborate with additional treatment providers and placement agencies
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in mental health counseling or other related fields
• LPC or LCSW
• Threat Assessment experience
• Familiarity with community mental health resources
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong leadership qualities

Our Mission, Vision, and Values (Equal Opportunity Employer)
Mission: The mission of the Educational Development Center's therapeutic programming is to provide a therapeutic, intensive academic and behavioral program to students who have been identified as emotionally disabled, learning disabled, intellectually disabled, autism, multi-disabled and those with other health impairments. Towards that end, EDC facilitates a behavior management programs that provides consistent structure to the classroom and allows for individualized academic instruction.
Vision :Our vision is to provide an accepting, safe and inclusive educational community that provides our students with a foundation for success and survival in every aspect of a young person’s life. “We think Differently”. EDC aims to provide educational alternative, intensive academic and behavioral support to the individual goals of each student, by incorporating project based and hands-on- learning with innovation and social emotional learning, to meet each child’s needs and goals.
Values :The values of the Educational Development Center revolve around the motto, “We Think Differently”. We understand that our students learn differently, and require different strategies to reach and teach them. Therefore, all instruction, strategies, behavioral approaches, and supports are channeled through the concept of “thinking outside of the box”. Due to our small nature, we are able to be creative, innovative, and flexible in our methodology to learning and behavioral management. Staff are encouraged to demonstrate creativity and autonomy within their classroom environment to best support student’s needs.

Company Description

Our Mission, Vision, and Values (Equal Opportunity Employer)\r\nMission: The mission of the Educational Development Center's therapeutic programming is to provide a therapeutic, intensive academic and behavioral program to students who have been identified as emotionally disabled, learning disabled, intellectually disabled, autism, multi-disabled and those with other health impairments. Towards that end, EDC facilitates a behavior management programs that provides consistent structure to the classroom and allows for individualized academic instruction. \r\nVision :Our vision is to provide an accepting, safe and inclusive educational community that provides our students with a foundation for success and survival in every aspect of a young person’s life. “We think Differently”. EDC aims to provide educational alternative, intensive academic and behavioral support to the individual goals of each student, by incorporating project based and hands-on- learning with innovation and social emotional learning, to meet each child’s needs and goals. \r\nValues :The values of the Educational Development Center revolve around the motto, “We Think Differently”. We understand that our students learn differently, and require different strategies to reach and teach them. Therefore, all instruction, strategies, behavioral approaches, and supports are channeled through the concept of “thinking outside of the box”. Due to our small nature, we are able to be creative, innovative, and flexible in our methodology to learning and behavioral management. Staff are encouraged to demonstrate creativity and autonomy within their classroom environment to best support student’s needs.