SCHOOL BASED COUNSELOR

Salary Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type Full Time

Education Level 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage Up to 25%

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: School-based counselors provide and deliver school-based services that improve student outcomes. School-based counselors provide individual and group counseling sessions to youth in grades k-12. School-based counselors work within the school system to assist in supporting youth’s social, emotional, behavioral and academic well-being.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Schedule and Conduct regular mental and behavioral counseling sessions with youth in grades k-12

• Establish positive and trusting relationships with youth and school personnel

• Collaborate with school personnel to determine how best to meet youth’s needs

• Implement various treatments and protocols to provide guidance and appropriately address youth needs

• Ability to accurately diagnose based on youth’s symptoms

• Continually assess progression/regression of youth and provide the proper ongoing treatments

• Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary

• Collaborate with outside agencies, as necessary, to ensure continuity of care

• Record and maintain adequate documentation (intake forms, biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans, progress notes, mental health inventories, etc.)

• Maintain neat and organized files and workspace

• When required, refer youth to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs

• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each youth

• Maintain all required licenses and certifications

• Provide mental health related trainings and attend community meetings as needed

• Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings

• Assist with outreach efforts

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s Degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. Licensed or licensed-eligible counselor or social worker preferred.

• Meet all necessary state licensure requirements for NJ

• Minimum of one-year therapy experience in an outpatient or in-home setting.

• Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities.

• Knowledgeable of the DSM-5

• Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring

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 licensure requirements 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