Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Please Provide:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three Letters of Recommendation

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

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Job-related experience within a specialized field required.

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area.

Preferred:
Master’s degree in school counseling, social work, or school psychology.

None specified.

• Counseling Credential
• Educator Credential
• Psychology License

District required training annually

Maintains certificates and/or licenses

• Mandated Reporter Training
• Criminal Background / Fingerprinting Check

Reports to the assigned supervisor.

Exempt