Therapist II - PRN

Therapist II - PRN 

Transform Lives Through Connection and Care 

At Grafton, we’re guided by a shared purpose: empowering individuals with complex needs to heal and grow. As a Therapist, your meaningful impact lies in every connection you make—helping each person find strength, resilience,
and hope. You’ll work in a culture of teamwork and collaboration, alongside colleagues who share your passion for making a difference. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we support your growth through professional development, supervision, and a community of care.

 Join us — and see the impact of your expertise change lives every day!

 Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way! 

Job Summary 

Under general supervision, plans and implements therapeutic and counseling services and programs for assigned Grafton students.  Duties include assessing student cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional needs and developing therapeutic goals and objectives for the student's IEP.  Develops and implements therapy plans, sessions and activities to meet identified goals and objectives. As a licensed therapist, provides clinical supervision and direction to therapist interns and non-licensed therapists.  Reports to a Clinical Administrator 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Provides therapeutic and counseling programs and services for assigned students; to include individual and group therapy sessions.
• Conducts student assessments and evaluations to determine abilities and needs with regard to cognitive, behavioral, social and emotional development. Develops therapeutic goals and objectives and treatment plan for each student based upon needs, and abilities.  Writes therapeutic and behavioral goals and objectives for the student IEPs.
• Develops therapy plans, activities and experiences which address the identified goals and objectives Prepares materials for planned activities and therapy sessions.  Conducts individual and group therapy sessions.  Implements activities and provides experiences which develop student cognitive, social and problem solving skills.
• Collects and records behavioral and progress related data obtained from therapy sessions and activities. Evaluates students’ achievements and progress pertaining to therapeutic and behavioral programs. Documents progress, accomplishments and behavioral developments in quarterly progress reports, discharge summaries and annual reviews.
• Consults with supervisors, academic peers and other Grafton staff relating to student treatment plans and needs. Ensures compatibility of instructional formats and management procedures for each student in concert with his treatment team and overall treatment needs. Provides behavioral consultation and guidance to other Grafton staff working with assigned students.
• Serves as advocate for students; recommends, co-designs and helps to ensure implementation of student transition plans.
• Reviews admissions packets and participates in pre-placement interviews.
• Provides clinical supervision to non-licensed therapists. Assists non-licensed therapists in developing an action plan for pursuing licensure.
• Works with consulting psychologists to assign supervision hours. Ensures clinical accountability of non-licensed therapists.
• Identifies and obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
• Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures. Serves as on-call therapist as assigned and responds to student crises.
• Maintains open communications and provides information and interpretations to parents, guardians and other human services agencies regarding student progress, needs and treatment plans.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and committees such as IEP meetings, staff meetings, etc.
• Provides program related training to Grafton staff as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Provides input and participates in policy and procedure designs.
• Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology, required.
• 2 years of clinical experience providing counseling services and therapy.
• Requires licensure as Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Licens