Restorative Practices Counselor; Grant-Funded; SS

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES COUNSELOR
Part-Time
20 Hours Per Week

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 20-22% employer contribution to your PERA retirement plan, paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, free CMC credits, amongst others.

For full time employees.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $31,476 - $40,006 per year
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$5,000 Bilingual Stipend
:
Candidates who successfully complete the district’s bilingual proficiency assessment in Spanish and agree to accept additional Spanish-speaking clients as assigned will receive a $5,000 stipend (based off the 0.50 FTE). Availability of this stipend in subsequent years will be determined based on future grant funding and is pro-rated based on FTE

SUMMARY OF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Restorative Practices Counselor provides comprehensive, school based mental health, drug and alcohol assessment, intervention, and restorative support services to students in need at Battle Mountain High School and Eagle Valley High School. The counselor utilizes restorative practices to foster positive relationships, facilitate restorative conversations and circles, address the root causes of behavior, promote accountability, repair harm, and support student success through meaningful reengagement in learning.

The Restorative Practices Counselor responds to referrals from school personnel, assesses level of need, and delivers appropriate interventions. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments, developing treatment goals, and providing individual and group counseling, family support, as well as case management services. The counselor utilizes evidence-based practices to address a range of emotional, behavioral, and social needs. Counselors collaborate closely with school staff, families, and community partners to support student well‑being and academic success.

In addition to direct clinical services, the counselor participates in school‑based meetings as appropriate, contributes to multidisciplinary teams, and supports the implementation of school‑wide mental health initiatives. The counselor must maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and adheres to all ethical, legal, and district standards.

All services are provided on school grounds at no cost to students or families, reducing barriers to care and ensuring timely access to mental health support.

SUPERVISED BY: Restorative Practices Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Maintains a consistent on campus presence during assigned school hours to provide crisis response, individual and group counseling, classroom support, restorative interventions, including restorative circles and conferences, and consultation with school staff.
• Conducts comprehensive mental health, behavioral, and substance use assessments to determine the nature and severity of student needs, identify appropriate levels of care, develop intervention plans, and initiate referrals and restorative responses as appropriate.
• Provides individual and group counseling services using evidence based and restorative practices, monitors student progress, facilitates restorative agreements, and adjusts treatment plans to support student success and reintegration into the school community.
• Collaborates and consults with school counselors, Restorative Practices staff, administrators, families, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate wraparound services, case planning, safety planning, and treatment interventions.
• Coordinates care with external agencies, including emergency medical services, child protective services, law enforcement, and community providers, to ensure student safety, continuity of care, accountability, and successful transitions between services.
• Connects students…