Mental Health Counselor

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Cover Letter
Resume
Three Letters of Recommendation

This is a .50 fte position. There are 186 contract days.

Position Overview

The Mental Health Counselor provides mental health services to students by assessing social and emotional needs, delivering counseling interventions, coordinating support services, and communicating with staff, parents, and outside agencies. This position supports student well-being, assists with crisis intervention, and helps develop plans and services that improve student safety and success.

Key Responsibilities

Advocate for at-risk students by connecting them with community resources and social-emotional support services.
Conduct individual and group counseling interventions addressing mental health and behavioral needs.
Develop and implement individualized plans such as Student Success Plans, Behavioral Intervention Plans, and Safety Plans.
Conduct assessments with parental consent including psychosocial, behavioral, and threat assessments.
Respond to behavioral crises and provide intervention aligned with student safety plans or IEP requirements.
Maintain confidential student records, documentation, and reports related to counseling services.
Provide training to students on topics such as anger management, bullying prevention, gang awareness, and crisis response.
Connect families with affordable community services and resources.
Participate in meetings including IEP meetings, departmental meetings, and interdisciplinary planning sessions.
Prepare documentation including incident reports, behavioral reports, and communication records.
Respond to inquiries from staff, parents, and students regarding mental health services and supports.
Participate in training and professional development related to crisis response, student safety, and counseling services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications

Skills

Administering counseling assessments and evaluations
Maintaining accurate records and documentation
Using office software and counseling tools

Knowledge

Child and adolescent development and treatment methods
Community mental health resources and services
Crisis intervention and behavioral management practices

Abilities

Communicate effectively with diverse groups
Analyze behavioral situations and determine interventions
Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships
Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

Responsibility

Works under limited supervision while coordinating counseling services and supporting student mental health initiatives.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in school environments with exposure to situations involving emotional or behavioral crises.

Experience

Job-related experience within a specialized field required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.
Preferred: Master’s degree in school counseling, social work, or school psychology.

Required Testing

None specified.

Certificates and Licenses

Counseling Credential
Educator Credential
Psychology License

Continuing Education / Training

District required training annually
Maintains certificates and/or licenses

Clearances

Mandated Reporter Training
Criminal Background / Fingerprinting Check

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the assigned supervisor.

FLSA Status

Exempt