Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
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Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Masters Degree in Social Work Psychology School Counseling or related field.
Valid state license in one or more of the following: School Counseling (Must hold proper certification through the Arkansas Department of Education) Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Preferred:
- Three years experience providing mental health services for children and youth to adulthood.
- Current Arkansas Medicaid provider number or willingness to obtain one.
CONTRACT: 215 Days
EVALUATOR:
Mental Health Counselor will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Services to ensure continuity of high-quality mental health services for K-12 students in General Education Special Education and/ or Alternative Learning Environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
A school district employed mental health counselor is responsible for providing counseling therapeutic services and support services to a diverse caseload of students who may experience mental health issues behavioral challenges or traumatic experiences. Work collaboratively with school-based counseling services or other outside agencies for the benefit of the districts students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Establish positive trusting rapport with clients families and school staff.
- Assess clients mental condition based on review of client information interviews observation and evaluation as well as in crisis and determine collaboration with other staff members or outside agencies.
- Create individualized plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
- Meet regularly with clients to provide counseling treatment.
- Conduct ongoing assessments and evaluations of client progress both inside and outside of the classroom and adjust plans as necessary.
- Involve collaborate and advise family members when appropriate.
- Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain client confidentiality.
- Collaborate with other stakeholders to provide support for students and staff in various learning environments throughout the school district.
- Promote the districts vision and mission.
- Keep an accurate record of all counseling and guidance activities.
- Analyze data to determine program effectiveness and identify program needs.
- Protect the confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with state laws and Board policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member
- Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superb organizational skills with attention to detail
- Highly effective organizational skills
Employment Type
Full-Time
