School Counselor SocialEmotional Support
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Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 47000 - 55000
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title of the position: School Counselor - Social/Emotional Support
Annual Salary - $47000 - $55000
Organization: School - Staff
Department: Academics
Reports to: Director of Counseling
Type: Full-Time/10 Month
Salaried/Exempt
General Description:
Under the general supervision by the Director of Social Emotional Counseling and in collaboration with leadership of the organization the Social Emotional Counselor provides direct support and guidance to students at Detroit Cristo Rey High School fostering their social emotional and academic well-being. This role is responsible for implementing counseling programs providing individual and group counseling crisis intervention and collaborating with faculty families and community partners. The Counselor ensures all practices align with the schools Catholic identity mission and values and promotes a safe inclusive and supportive school environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide individual and group counseling to students addressing social emotional and behavioral needs.
Develop and implement school-wide programs to promote mental health wellness and positive school climate.
Respond to student crises and provide immediate intervention and support.
Collaborate with teachers administrators and families to identify and address student needs.
Provides encouragement expertise and support for faculty members experiencing difficulty in handling disciplinary student issues within or outside the classroom
Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and interventions.
Refer students and families to appropriate community resources and services as needed.
Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans for students at risk.
Facilitate workshops and presentations for students staff and parents on relevant topics (e.g. stress management conflict resolution bullying prevention).
Establish and maintain professional partnerships with local mental health organizations community service providers and protective services for referrals and extended support.
Support the schools mission and Catholic values in all interactions and programming.
Participate in school-wide events and contribute to a faith-filled inclusive school environment.
Remain current in best practices in school counseling and mental health.
Maintain regular and consistent on-site attendance.
Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned including substitute teaching and lunch duty coverage.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
School counseling practices child and adolescent development and mental health interventions.
Catholic school operations and values.
Crisis intervention and referral procedures.
Skill in:
Counseling assessment and intervention strategies.
Facilitating group discussions and workshops.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications including Microsoft Office.
Ability to:
Build rapport and trust with students families and staff.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Work collaboratively with school leadership faculty parents and community partners.
Uphold and model Catholic values in all aspects of the role.
Manage priorities meet deadlines and adapt to changing needs.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of support in a calm and professional manner.
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
Facilitate meetings ensuring that all viewpoints ideas and problems are addressed.
Gather information identify linkages and trends and apply findings to student situations.
Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
Organize manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelors degree in counseling Social Work Psychology or related field.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in school counseling or related field preferably in a school or nonprofit setting.
or
Any equivalent combination of experience education and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None. LCSW LMFT LPC or any of the Mental Health Counseling related licenses preferred.
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal school hours with occasional evenings/weekends for school events or parent meetings.
Travel Required:Minimal local travel
Working Environment: School environment with occasional visits to community agencies or events.
Job Family:Student Support
Job Category:Counseling
Bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish a plus (verbal and written) but not required.
Hiring Manager:
Elvia Murga-Zeno
Director of Social Emotional Counseling
School:313.843.2747 ext 108
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
