Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors will provide mental and behavioral health interventions to youth in school-based settings. Counselor services help youth to understand the process thoughts and emotions and to develop and practice healthy coping strategies and techniques. Counselors assist youth to strengthen skills in a variety of life domains, including, but not limited to: academic success, physical and mental well-being, interpersonal communications and relationships, social interactions, behavioral conduct, and adaptive coping strategies and behaviors.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• License preferred: Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist
• Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology, education, sociology, or other related field.
• One year or more of experience in a counseling setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Implement service plans with individualized treatment goals to address psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and social needs
• Provide supportive telephone contact with families as needed
• Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely fashion
• Collaborate with other service providers
• Provide resources/referrals as needed
• Experience with facilitating support/community groups
• Schedule and Conduct regular appointments with clients
• Able to conduct individual and group sessions
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client
• Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings
• Assist with outreach efforts

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Masters degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of one-year experience in an outpatient, in-home, or school-based setting.
• Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities.
• Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direct supervision
• Demonstrate high level of cultural competence
• Responsiveness to the needs assessment for each client
• Able to work a flexible schedule

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen
• Solid relationship-building capabilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• A positive and compassionate attitude
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs
• Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and interventions within the field
• Passion for advancing in the mental health field
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to maintain a flexible schedule

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