JOB GOALTo work with staff students parents and community at the campus to identify and support students that may need additionalservices due to their social emotional and mental QUALIFICATIONS:o Masters degree from an accredited college or university.o Valid Texas School Counselor Certificate or Mental Health Provider License (Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)LPC-Associate (previous intern) LCSW or LMFT)o Masters degree in Counseling (preferred)o Experience in a K-12 school setting (preferred)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:o Understands and supports the mission vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.o Assists in treatment planning for each childo Conducts daily documentationo Improves childrens behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventionso Conducts group and 1 on 1 counseling sessionso 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 SchoolRestorative 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 relationshipshealth 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 Performs other duties as AND ABILITIES:o Proficiency in the identification and treatment of mental disorderso Ability to think in terms of population management addressing a large clientele in the most effective ways possibleo Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditionso Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessmentso Care-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referralso Skill in targeted brief psychotherapy and in running group sessionso 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 skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.o Moderate travel is required.
Campus Student Counselor
