What are the responsibilities and job description for the WOW Counselor II position at Youth Guidance?
Position Summary
WOW Counselor II staff are responsible for delivering school-based group counseling and individualized support to female-identifying students in grades 6–12 to promote emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making. Drawing on their academic training in counseling, social work, or psychology, WOW Counselor II staff use trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to facilitate group sessions, provide short-term counseling as needed, and respond to student crises. They also play a key role in supporting mental health referrals and helping students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
WOW Counselor II staff are responsible for delivering school-based group counseling and individualized support to female-identifying students in grades 6–12 to promote emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making. Drawing on their academic training in counseling, social work, or psychology, WOW Counselor II staff use trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to facilitate group sessions, provide short-term counseling as needed, and respond to student crises. They also play a key role in supporting mental health referrals and helping students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Facilitate 4-5 weekly group counseling sessions utilizing the WOW curriculum during the school day
- Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching.
- Provide clinical assessments and psychosocial intakes as appropriate to support students’ social-emotional development.
- Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate one-on-one support and short-term individual counseling to students as needed.
- Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning in collaboration with school-based teams (teaching staff, school administration, etc.).
- Coordinate care and aftercare planning with families, school staff, and external service providers, including mental health referrals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including case notes, risk assessments, and progress summaries in accordance with program standards.
- Support program implementation by engaging school partners, providing in-service training, and participating in family engagement events.
- Collaborate with Student Assistance Program (SAP), Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS),
- Attend Parent Teacher Conferences, events, etc. in support of Program advancement and outreach.
- Collaborate with BAM program staff to elevate program outcomes/metrics
- Lead or support special projects, events, and initiatives that promote youth development, mental health awareness, and leadership.
- Participate in WOW staff development and required curriculum trainings
- Participate in monthly team meetings
- Perform public relations assignments as requested
- Other duties assigned
Salary : $47,900 - $66,000