Therapist: Immokalee

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Position Overview: This position is responsible for counseling individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans by performing the following duties.
Role and Responsibilities
• Interviews students to obtain pertinent information.
• Observes students to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
• Educates staff in crisis intervention and therapeutic techniques.
• Plans and administers therapeutic treatment such as behavior modification and stress management therapy to assist student in controlling disorders and other problems.
• Provides counseling, support and direction for management team as a result of care review and or observation.
• Counsels and provides therapy and educational materials to the students (and families) when needed.
• Collaborates with Teacher/Advisor and follow-up staff in the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Conducts conflict resolutions as needed.
• Trains staff in using effective techniques involving crisis intervention; keeps staff informed of issues.
• Participates in any parent conferences as needed; communicate with students and families regarding specific treatment.
• Prepares and participates in care review meetings. 
• Provides advocacy within the community, conferences and public speaking events.
• Facilitates the integration of Gender Responsive Programming and PACE Values and Guiding Principles.
• Completes appropriate documentation accurately and timely. 
• Attends agency meeting to follow-up on treatment for students. 
• Reviews eligibility requirements for each student entering into the PACE Program; assists with paperwork; provide transportation services.
• Collaborates with program staff and referral agencies to ensure a holistic approach to treatment services; coordinates services and follows up. 
• Provides staff support for management of student behavior.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.