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Position Overview: The School Based Mental Health Provider provides mental health services at his/her designated school-based health site or Ryan Health site as scheduled including: psychotherapy, assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, and case management utilizing evidenced based practices for a diverse patient population, and in collaboration with the medical team of the health center and school personnel. (S)He functions as a team member with interdisciplinary staff and works with community agencies to assure coordinated care for his/her patients. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health. Essential Functions: * Provide short-term psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families; provide crisis intervention as needed. * Conduct risk assessments and mental health/substance use screenings during intake of patient to assess for risk and proper level of care. * Complete thorough psychosocial assessments. * Responsible for making referrals to external treatment providers when clinically appropriate. * Function as an advocate for students and/or resource person and liaison when beneficial to students treatment. * Maintain professional competence by attendance at professional conferences, in-service seminars and other meetings as assigned. * Integrate mental health care with medical and social service care. * Submit clinical and all documentation of work performance that is timely, accurate and in conformity with departmental requirements. * Adhere to all agency and departmental policies and procedures. * Work variable hours depending on the needs of the program. * Will be assigned to provide clinical support to other teams within the Mental Health Department when school is closed. * Attend all meetings and/or training sessions as required. * Perform any other special projects/duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor. Other * Immediately report any problems or unusual occurrences to supervisor/s. * LCSWs supervise students as assigned.