Behavioral Health Counselor
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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Behavioral Health Counselor
Location: School setting. Albuquerque NM 87105 / Zia Pueblo NM 87053. This position will be shared between two schools.
Pay Rate: $38 per hour
Schedule:
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Monday Friday
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Core Hours: 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
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Student-facing hours: Typically 8:00 AM 3:30 PM
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Based on a 180-day academic calendar (Aug May)
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Occasional after-school events & limited summer support as needed
Job Description: We are seeking a Behavioral Health Counselor to support students in a K-12 school setting. This role focuses on mental health services social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral interventions to help students succeed academically and emotionally.
Requirements:
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Possess a masters degree (or higher) and at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: content in mental health counseling school counseling social and emotional development and/or social work.
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3 years of counseling experience (school-based or behavioral health)
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Active New Mexico license/certification (school counseling social work psychology or related field)
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Experience with individual and group counseling techniques
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Strong communication assessment and crisis response skills
Highly Preferred:
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Experience with SEL PBIS or MTSS frameworks
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Background working with children adolescents or diverse communities
Responsibilities:
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Provide individual group and family counseling
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Lead Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and classroom support
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Conduct behavioral health assessments screenings and evaluations
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Develop individualized treatment and intervention plans
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Support crisis intervention and behavioral response
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Collaborate with teachers staff and families on student success
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Implement school-wide mental health and wellness initiatives
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Maintain documentation in compliance with FERPA/HIPAA standards
