Counselor

Overview Of Athena

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

Position Summary

We are recruiting for a Counselor to provide guidance, support, and counseling services to students, with a focus on academic, personal/social, and career development.

This role plays a critical part in promoting student advocacy, mental health support, and overall well-being within the program.

Scope of Work

The Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services, conduct guidance activities, support crisis management, and collaborate with staff, students, and families to ensure student success. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and counseling skills, along with the ability to work with at-risk youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide services to students in academic, personal/social, and career development areas
• Counsel students individually and in small group settings
• Conduct classroom guidance activities focused on life coping skills
• Assist students with conflict resolution and crisis management
• Conduct crisis assessment and determine appropriate next steps, including emergency or parent contact when needed
• Interpret student records and maintain accurate documentation
• Prepare reports, records, and other required documentation
• Refer students to appropriate personnel and community resources
• Serve as a resource for school personnel and parents
• Maintain confidential records in accordance with all guidelines, HIPAA, and program policies
• Document all contacts regarding candidates/cadets
• Participate in admissions/recruitment efforts, including ARC meetings and candidate screenings
• Conduct in-person and phone mental health interviews and assessments
• Provide in-service training to staff on adolescent development, mental health, confidentiality, and mandated reporting
• Consult with staff on student mental health needs and participate in intervention meetings
• Participate in professional development and required meetings/events
• Support cadet advocacy and student-centered mental health initiatives
• Abide by chain of command, program policies, and established schedules
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of human behavior and adolescent development
• Ability to assess, counsel, and provide guidance effectively
• Strong interviewing, communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Presentation and training skills
• Ability to develop and implement counseling programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work with at-risk youth and support their unique needs
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Experience as a counselor or social worker required
• Experience working with at-risk youth preferred
  
  

Successful ATHENA Employees Will Display The Following Characteristics

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.
  
  

The Benefits Of Working For ATHENA Include

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.
• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
  
  

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.