Posted 6d ago

School Social Worker - PRN

@ The Bradley Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Assess needs, Provide therapy, Crisis support
Requirements Summary:LSW required; masters in clinical discipline with clinical practice; must be 21+; valid driver’s license and auto insurance; experience in diagnosis and therapy preferred.
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Job Description

The Bradley Center is excited to announce that our Outpatient Program is growing. 

We provide therapy as well as psychiatric and medication management services to children, adults, and families.  School-Based Mental Health Services are provided to students in several school districts in Allegheny and Washington counties.

We are looking for confident professionals to provide quality individual therapeutic support and counseling to students as identified by the school district via the IEP process.  The location of services will take place in the identified public school(s). This position works closely with school district personnel including teachers, school counselors and special education coordinators.

Qualifications best suited for the position:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
  • Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
  • Ability to build rapport quickly
  • Effective listening, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Professional demeanor, sound judgment, dependability, and a strong work ethic
  • Detail oriented with a strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
  • Initiative

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assess students’ behavioral health needs and develop and implement a specific plan of services
  • Active involvement in the treatment of students (attends supervision, IEP, and SAP meetings)
  • Provide consistent and quality individual therapy as needed
  • Provide crisis support during school hours
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of a wellness, crisis and/or relapse prevention plan
  • Consult with school personnel related to student behavior