What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL BASED COUNSELOR position at TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY?
Job Details
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors will provide mental and behavioral health interventions to youth in school-based settings. Counselor services help youth to understand the process thoughts and emotions and to develop and practice healthy coping strategies and techniques. Counselors assist youth to strengthen skills in a variety of life domains, including, but not limited to: academic success, physical and mental well-being, interpersonal communications and relationships, social interactions, behavioral conduct, and adaptive coping strategies and behaviors.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:
- License preferred: Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist
- Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology, education, sociology, or other related field.
- One year or more of experience in a counseling setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Implement service plans with individualized treatment goals to address psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and social needs
- Provide supportive telephone contact with families as needed
- Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely fashion
- Collaborate with other service providers
- Provide resources/referrals as needed
- Experience with facilitating support/community groups
- Schedule and Conduct regular appointments with clients
- Able to conduct individual and group sessions
- Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client
- Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings
- Assist with outreach efforts
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a Masters degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred
- Minimum of one-year experience in an outpatient, in-home, or school-based setting.
- Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities.
- Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring
- Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direct supervision
- Demonstrate high level of cultural competence
- Responsiveness to the needs assessment for each client
- Able to work a flexible schedule
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 interventions 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
Qualifications
Salary : $38,900 - $49,300
