ADHD Summer Treatment Program Staff
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Job Location:
Brentwood, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Counselors Needed for Summer Treatment Program for Children with ADHD
Currey Ingram Academy is seeking to recruit counselors for the ADHD Summer Treatment
Program (STP). This is an evidence-based therapeutic program devoted to children ages 8 to
12 with ADHD following the model developed by Dr. William Pelham. Children participate in a
variety of recreational and academic activities under the supervision of counselors who
implement a comprehensive behavior modification system.
Group Counselors
These staff members are typically undergraduate or graduate students majoring in education
psychology social work or a related field. Teams of three counselors implement the treatment
program with their group of 10 to 12 children. Counselors lead social skills training and
enrichment activities. They also serve in supportive roles during sports and classroom
activities. Counselors develop individualized goals for childrens daily report cards and
communicate with families about their childrens progress. One counselor on each team will be
designated as Lead Counselor and will take on additional leadership responsibilities within his
or her group.
Sports Counselors
These staff members are typically educators or graduate students in education psychology
social work or a related field. They are knowledgeable about sports (basketball soccer
kickball and whiffleball) and have experience coaching children. These counselors will plan
and lead skill drills and supervise games with the support of Group Counselors.
Educational Counselors
These staff members are typically educators or graduate students in education psychology
social work or a related field. The Lead Teacher and Academic Aide will facilitate the
Academic Learning Center where children complete seat work based on their individual skill
level engage in cooperative learning activities and use educational technology. The Art
Teacher will plan and lead creative activities in the Art Learning Center. All educational
counselors will implement a response cost behavior management system.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with:
- Experience working with children
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Capability to react quickly in challenging situations
- Eagerness to learn new skills
These positions provide a valuable opportunity to receive training in evidence-based behavior
management strategies and approximately 180 hours of face-to-face clinical experience
working with children with ADHD and related learning differences. Counselors may receive
internship credit if applicable and gain an excellent opportunity for graduate school and work
recommendations.
The STP runs from June 8 to July 24 (except the week of June 29 - July 3) five days per week.
Training will take place June 3 - 5. Staff members will be compensated with a stipend.
Please apply on our website: STP Director Regan Anderson:
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Currey Ingram Academy is an exemplary PreK-12 private boarding school in Brentwood, TN for students with learning differences to reach their full potential.
