School Based Counselor - MHS II​/III​/IV

Description

JOB TITLE:
School Based Counselor
- Mental Health Specialist III or IV

LOCATION:
Riverside Jr/Sr High School

FLSA: .83 FTE school based, exempt (Expectation to work 40 hrs/wk during school season)

SUPERVISOR:
Clinical Supervisor

PAY GRADE: *
* WAGES LISTED BELOW REFLECT THE PRO-RATED SALARY FOR A .83 FTE EMPLOYEE WORKING 40 hours per week with Summers off.

MHS IV - B12 ($61,337 - $92,628 annually, DOE) Exempt - Requires Doctorate or Licensure

MHS III - B11 ($56,025 - $83,996 annually, DOE) Exempt - Masters Required

MHS II w/ Variance - B09 ($47,061 - $68,641 annually, DOE) Non-Exempt (Hourly) - Must possess bachelors degree and be enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.

** Potential for 10% bilingual increase - Must pass a language test

*** $4,565 Hiring Bonus!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at 50% at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Relocation Benefit of up to $4,000 if moving over 100 miles
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to students at school districts covered by CCS. The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with the school and community partners; and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community they are based out of.

As School Based Counselor you will primarily provide counseling services, including group, individual, prevention, education, and outreach to students within the school district, any alternative school, for higher risk, higher behavior students.

Supervision Received

This position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor of School Based Counselors.

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

• Provide clinical services to children and families. This would include but is not limited to screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, prevention, education, outreach and all other allowed clinical services.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Actively participate in all group and individual supervision sessions.
• Have the knowledge to work with students to develop skills, such as organization, time management, and effective study habits.
• Provides appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational, and career planning. Consults and collaborates effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs.
• May gather information, monitor and report effectiveness of School Based Counselors at specific location to the agency.
• Coord…