SCHOOL BASED COUNSELOR

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