Instructor - Psychology teaches courses in the discipline area of psychology. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Psychology provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Psychology typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Minimum Qualifications: A Master's degree in social work, counseling or psychology. Licensed and certified to provide therapeutic treatment in the State of Maryland (i.e. LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, PA). A commitment to trauma informed care and cultural awareness.
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The ideal candidate for the school based mental health therapist position will enjoy working within the school environment to build relationships with the entire school community.
School Based Therapists work within their school community to identify students in need of individual, family, and group counseling to address behavioral health symptoms that interfere with their ability to function in the school, home, and community. School based therapy offers the therapist the ability to see clients experience frustrations in real time and effectively work on managing symptoms, as well as, work directly with school staff to help support students. School Based Therapists will work in collaboration with other support services, such as making referrals to psychiatry, care coordination, and PRP as clinically needed.
While working with clients in therapy is an important piece of this position, our school -based therapists work within the school community to provide prevention services to improve the entire communities ability to identify signs of behavioral health symptoms and cope effectively. These prevention services include classroom lessons on mental health related topics, staff training on mental health related topics, teacher consultations, attending school meetings and small groups.
If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, school environment, you may be a good fit for this position. We are looking for clinicians who are trauma aware and culturally aware in their interactions with students, families, and the school community. We welcome individuality and creativity within our program, but awareness and desire to adhere to therapeutic evidence - based practices are needed for this position.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
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Work Location: In person