Clinical Counselor

To be considered for position, please submit application & resume at: https://www.sfis.k12.nm.us/why-sfis/careers

Description

Responsible for counseling, referrals, clinical assessments, development and implementation of individual treatment plans, safety plans, and case management/care coordination for identified students. Works collaboratively with others to promote the wellbeing of students.

•  Attends IEP’s, FCS’s, and other required student meetings.

•  Attends required program meetings including weekly individual and group sessions.

•  Utilizes electronic record keeping system and inputs clinical records for counseling services in a timely manner.

•  Completes intake assessment, progress notes, treatment plans and discharge summaries in accordance with timelines set in department policies and procedures.

•  Submits a minimum of 15 billable contact hours per week, with an average of 20 billable hours per week.

•  Will facilitate 2-3 groups per week. Caseloads will be adjusted to achieve average billable contact hours, but will not exceed 30 students. 

•  Provides mental health counseling to students utilizing a short-term therapy model. 

•  Provides individual, family, and group therapy regarding emotional, psychological, substance abuse, behavioral, and/or relationship/family issues.

•  Coordinates with parents/guardians, staff members, administrators, and others to develop treatment plans and/or individualized intervention plans for students, when applicable.

•  Provides crisis intervention to students during usual work hours.

•  Carries the rotating crisis phone 24 hours/7 days to provide phone coaching for school staff when a student is in crisis.

•  Determines the effectiveness and progress of individualized treatment plans and/or individualized intervention plans and makes recommendations if modification of services or outside referral is necessary. Conducts regular outcomes assessments to determine effectiveness of treatment.

•  Guides students in the development of skills and strategies to address individual needs and challenges.

•  Maintains confidential case files as required by the HIPAA Privacy Act.

•  Ensures release of information forms are obtained and completed, if necessary.

•  Coordinates care with necessary parties for the purpose of meeting a student’s need ensuring student confidentiality and HIPAA are not violated.

•  Assists in the training and coaching of staff in mental and behavioral health issues as well as crisis intervention skills.

•  Conducts home visits and/or communicates with student’s family regarding continuity of services to ensure optimum student progress, when applicable.

•  Participates in program outreach during school activities and during the academic day (career fair, health class etc.).

•  Reviews and responds to e-mails, voicemails, and other forms of communication within one business day.

•  May participate in special programs and/or events.

•  Must be able to work flexible weekend and evening hours.

•  Knowledge of principles, methods, assessments, standards, procedures of diagnosis and treatment plans as well as counseling interventions. 

•  Ability to apply counseling methods and techniques for adolescents (age 12 and older).

•  Knowledge of case management, community resources, legal and ethical issues related to student’s rights and parent advocacy. 

•  Ability to establish positive working relationships with students’, staff, parents, and other professionals. 

•  Ability to plan and organize, meet schedules and deadlines for each job component. 

•  Ability to maintain files and records and be in compliance with the HIPAA Privacy Act.

•  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students, family, staff, and community agencies.

•  Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

•  Interpersonal skills with work with diverse populations both in person and on the telephone. 

•  Ability to collaborate with school administration, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community providers to achieve optimum health outcomes for the SFIS School Community.

•  Ability to establish and maintain respectful working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

•  Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports presenting detailed and accurate information.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have LHMC, LPCC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent, license. 

One (1) year of experience in counseling, preferably with Native American students.

Must maintain required continuing education (CEs) and other requirements necessary to maintain professional licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Native American students and Native American or Tribal entities, preferred.