School Based Clinicians

Job purpose for School Based Clinician

Assists with emotional, social, behavioral, and academic needs of all students in the school, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Utilizes various therapeutic approaches, emotional regulation techniques and trauma-informed practices in keeping with Growth Works philosophy and as determined by student need. The School Based Clinician will be assigned a school in identified Western Wayne County School District 

Incentives/Perks- ongoing supervision towards licensure- as needed, ongoing CEU support towards credentials and licensure, financial support towards licensure, credentialing exams and renewal. 

Responsibilities & duties for School Based Clinician 

• • Consults with administrative staff to allow for support to students during conflict and/or poor behavioral choices while on school grounds. 
  • Serve as an advocate to support students, families and the overall school. 
  • Maintains ongoing communication with staff concerning student needs. 
  • Initiates counseling/therapeutic contacts with students, as needed.? 
  • Make appropriate referrals to community agencies to provide ongoing support for students and families.  
  • Follows state and district confidentiality requirements. 
  • Identifies opportunities for small groups and facilitates them on an as needed basis.   
  • Provide mentorship to students and staff.  
  • Work through/with district crisis protocol for students 
  • Implement restorative practices district wide. 
  • Engage in school and district initiatives while embracing overall school and agency culture.  
  • Serve as a member of the District/Building Crisis Team upon request.? 
  • Serve as a member of the District Trauma-Informed Team upon request. 
  • Function as an adaptable staff member manner, with understanding that your daily functions may adjust based on needs of the school and students on any given day.  
  • Identify and explore opportunities to implement preventative services for students and improve the school/ educational experience.  
  • Attendance and participation in staff meetings, staff in-services and meetings with community partners, as assigned. 
  • Completion of necessary documentation that is requested by administrative personnel and community-based referrals.  
  • Provide on-going support for summer programming.