DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:o Understands and supports the mission vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.o Assists in treatment planning for each child o Conducts daily documentation o Improves childrens behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions o Conducts group and 1 on 1 counseling sessions o Develops implements and evaluates a comprehensive counseling and guidance program. o Counsels individuals and small groups of students with presenting needs/concerns. o Consults with parents teachers administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students. o Uses an effective process for assisting students and others to use special programs and services. o Presents the school comprehensive guidance curriculum (Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Character School Restorative Practices etc.). o Assists teachers in the teaching of the school comprehensive guidance curriculum. o Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relationships health and emotional adjustment. o Confers with parents whenever necessary. o Assists in the orientation of new faculty members on school wide behavior program. o Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers. o Attends Stronger Connections trainings and meetings as needed.o Provides necessary support to implement the Stronger Connections Grant successfully.o Prepares and submits grant-required data as needed by district and the TEA.o Collaborates with District Emotional Wellbeing Coordinators Principals Student Culture Coordinators and Campus Emotional Wellbeing Counselors to achieve the goals determined by the Stronger Connections Grant.o Performs other duties as AND ABILITIES:o Proficiency in the identification and treatment of mental disorders o Ability to think in terms of population management addressing a large clientele in the most effective ways possible o Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions o Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments o Care-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals o Skill in targeted brief psychotherapy and in running group sessions o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management both internal and externalto the district.o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.o Ability to use computer including software database used by the district spreadsheet and word processing softwarecalculator copy machine and telephone.o Ability to analyze datao Ability to use effective interview techniques effective public speaking skills and problem-solving skills
Campus Emotional Wellbeing Counselor
