Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Counselor
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USD 60000 - 60000
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- The South Carolinas Governors School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join their team!
Under limited supervision by the Director of Behavioral Health this position provides counseling and intervention strategies for the students of the SC Governors School for the Arts and Humanities. Counsels students on social emotional and mental health issues and concerns. Reviews and interprets data on student discipline absenteeism grades and other matters. Seeks and examines trends to identify students needing additional support and guidance. Recognizes and addresses barriers to access mental health services and associated stigma including cultural and linguistic impediments. Communicates in a regular and timely manner concerning student incidents problems and progress. Coordinates conferences amongst involved parties as necessary. Advocate collaborate and coordinate with school and community stakeholders to ensure that students and their families have access to mental health service. Coordinates and leads drug and alcohol abuse intervention programs. Coordinates and leads eating disorder intervention programs. Seeks and implements intervention strategies for students. Provides regular and timely training to members of the school community including students parents and employees about student mental health needs and intervention strategies. Makes referrals to outside health providers as appropriate. Patiicipates in and assists with committees programs meetings and activities. Participates in and assists with orientation for students and employees. On-call; available to provide professional service and advice; carries and answers phone in an emergency. Performs other related duties as required.PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
LaTomya Doctor
Human Resource Director
South Carolina Governors School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street Greenville SC 29601
Phone - I Email (Please do not email your application)
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelors degree in guidance counseling or social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs and SC Licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) or social worker (LSW). Additional Requirements: Applicant must have knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques. Knowledge of casework practices and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of legal principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services. Applicant must be able to hear speak audibly walk and lift up to 50 lbs. Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be able to work variable hours and shifts including some weekends.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require anofficial certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in guidance counseling or social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services program. Additional Comments
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The SC Governors School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race color sex - including the basis of pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions national origin age religion or disability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
