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:

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

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  Establish positive and trusting relationships with youth and school personnel

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

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

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  Ability to accurately diagnose based on youth’s symptoms

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

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

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

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

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  Maintain neat and organized files and workspace

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

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  Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each youth

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  Maintain all required licenses and certifications

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  Provide mental health related trainings and attend community meetings as needed

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  Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings

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  Assist with outreach efforts

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s Degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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

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  Meet all necessary state licensure requirements for NJ

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

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  Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities.

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  Knowledgeable of the DSM-5

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  Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring

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OTHER SKILLS

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  Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen

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  Solid relationship-building capabilities

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  Good verbal and written communication skills

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  A positive and compassionate attitude

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  Keen attention to detail

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  Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs

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  Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field

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  Passion for advancing in the mental health field

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  Ability to work independently or as part of a team

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  Able to maintain a flexible schedule

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