School Based Clinician

About Growth Works:
Growth Works has a long, rich history of providing youth and family support and addiction counseling in Wayne County, Michigan. Initially, Growth Works was founded in 1971 as a drop-in youth center to provide a place for local youth to be active in a safe environment. Providing this safe space was an endeavor to keep local children engaged in positive activities, reducing the likelihood of substance abuse and delinquency. While the effort was successful, Growth Works’ founders knew the organization could do more for youth and families.

About the Role:
Assists with emotional, social, behavioral, and academic needs of all students in the school, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Utilizes various therapeutic approaches, emotional regulation techniques and trauma-informed practices in keeping with Growth Works philosophy and as determined by student need.

Location: Canton, MI

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Consults with administrative staff to allow for support to students during conflict and/or poor behavioral choices while on school grounds.
- Serve as an advocate to support students, families and the overall school.
- Maintains ongoing communication with staff concerning student needs.
- Initiates counseling/therapeutic contacts with students, as needed. 
- Make appropriate referrals to community agencies to provide ongoing support for students and families.
- Follows state and district confidentiality requirements.
- Identifies opportunities for small groups and facilitates them on an as needed basis.
- Provide mentorship to students and staff.
- Work through/with district crisis protocol for students
- Implement restorative practices district wide.
- Engage in school and district initiatives while embracing overall school and agency culture.
- Serve as a member of the District/Building Crisis Team upon request. 
- Serve as a member of the District Trauma-Informed Team upon request.
- Function as an adaptable staff member manner, with understanding that your daily functions may adjust based on needs of the school and students on any given day.
- Identify and explore opportunities to implement preventative services for students and improve the school/ educational experience.
- Attendance and participation in staff meetings, staff in-services and meetings with community partners, as assigned.
- Completion of necessary documentation that is requested by administrative personnel and community-based referrals.
- Provide on-going support for summer programming.

How to Apply:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment…