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SCHOOL BASED COUNSELOR

Job Details

Job Location

Bridgeton Wellness S78 - Bridgeton, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$55000.00 - $65000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Road Warrior

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