School Based Counselor

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Full-time Regular Direct Service Cairo, IL, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $47,132.00 To $67,267.00 Annually

About us:

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

Home Office:
Anna, IL or Cairo, IL. Location is dependent on office space availability.

Area of Focus:
Behavioral Health

Program(s):
Behavioral Health
-Outpatient Mental Health Programming helps individuals build life skills and well-being through behavioral health counseling, psychiatric care, and other care coordination and support services.

Immediate Supervisor:
Assistant Director

Hours of Work:
Full-time, 40 hours/week - After hours on-call rotation required .

School Based Counselor

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field. Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP).

School Based Counselor Skills & Knowledge:
Knowledge of various behavioral and human development theories and practices; ability to understand mental health and substance use diagnoses, treatment planning processes, and evidence-based curriculums; knowledge of local health and human services resources; knowledge of basic crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent computer skills.

School Based Counselor Special Requirements:
Travels to off-site/community-based/locations for direct service delivery; participates in after-hours crisis response rotation; ability to schedule evening appointments; maintains and provides proof of a valid driver's license; maintains and provides proof of personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age.

• Intervenes and evaluates consumers and establishes the diagnosis.
• Develops treatment plan collaboratively with consumers by defining goals, specific outcomes, and time‑frames for treatment. Monitors consumers' behavior.
• Intervenes therapeutically to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of consumers to improve individual and family level of functioning.
• Provides crisis intervention to stabilize the consumer's condition by utilizing short-term crisis intervention techniques and/or referral to other support services.
• Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service providers both internally and externally.
• Carries a caseload as assigned by a direct supervisor.
• Completes required monthly direct service hours to consumers as defined on Direct Service Requirement sheet.
• Facilitates recreation/socialization and cultural activities for consumers who provide enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage them to engage in activitiesindependent of the agency.
• Effectively teaches life-management skills to consumers.
• Provides and arranges transportation services to consumers which they translate to their natural environment.

Health, vision and dental insurance options available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment

Up to $50,000 life insurance policy

401(k) with company match for qualifying staff.

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Short-Term disability, Accident/Incident, Hospital Indemnity)

Up to 376 hours of paid time off just…