What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor-District Wide position at District Office?
Mental Health Counselor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Credentialed as Licensed Professional Counselor in SC or another state. If credentialed in another state, requirements are to hold appropriate licensure and/or graduate degree (48-hour program) to apply for and receive Licensed Professional Counselor Credentials or Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Independent Social Worker in SC
- Minimum of three years’ experience working with students
SUMMARY:
The School-based Therapist will be responsible for providing services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned students (regardless of Medicaid eligibility) at the designated school location and will provide consultation services to the school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the school and district. Counsel with emphasis on prevention. The therapist will work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. The therapist will also help students and parents deal with issues associated with stress, anger management, bullying, and self-esteem.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides direct mental health services to include intake assessment, individual/family/group therapy, risk assessments, and crisis intervention to assigned students. Encourages students to discuss emotions and experiences.
- Provides direct and indirect services on site at the school facility. Help students define goals, develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Coordinates comprehensive continuum of mental health services for designated school location.
- Maintains regular contact with parent/guardian of each students. Refers students to psychologists and other services as appropriate. Counsels family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with mental health and wellness issues. Works with families, community agencies, private service providers, guidance counselors, and other involved parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
- Completes master treatment plans and treatment plan updates.
- Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings at the designated school and with Special Services Mental Health Therapists. Maintains a schedule of clinical supervision appropriate to licensure.
- Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues including classroom observation and appropriate service determination.
- Assist in the development of a comprehensive district mental health program.
- Participates in the district crisis team during after-hours as needed.
- Completes 40 hours of continuing education every two years. Focuses ongoing continuing education on trauma informed therapy, depression and suicide prevention.
- Provides appropriate training in Peer Facilitated Wellness Programs, Youth/Teen Suicide Prevention/Intervention Models and suicide risk assessment to school staff
- Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
LENGTH OF CONTRACT: 200 days
SALARY: Teacher Salary Scale
To apply, please upload a letter of interest and a resume.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Spartanburg School District 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (Title I) of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws.