PT Counseling - Counseling Services

Overview

Pearson is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide our employees with the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.

Preference for candidates that are currently licensed in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah.

Working from home, the Part-time Counselor will work a minimum of 20 hours per week providing virtual services to K-12 students who are enrolled in Connections Academy schools. The Part-time Counselor will connect with students using webcams and web conferencing software, while using the company's online Education Management System to manage their caseload. The primary responsibility is to provide counseling sessions, evaluations, and social work support for students.

Counselors will not be providing academic or career services.

The Part-time Counselor provides support to students, families, and staff to address and resolve issues that impact academic performance and emotional well-being. Their responsibilities include:

• Counseling:
  Offer individual and group counseling to students dealing with emotional, behavioral, or social issues;
• Assessment:
  Evaluate students  needs and develop personalized intervention plans;
• Crisis Intervention:
  Respond to and manage crises, such as bullying or family problems;
• Family Support:
  Work with families to address issues affecting the student’s school experience and connect them with community resources;
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies for student success;
• Advocacy:
  Advocate for students’ needs within the school and community, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support;
• Education:
  
  Provide workshops and training for students, staff, and families on topics like mental health, substance abuse, and conflict resolution;
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records of interactions, progress, and interventions.

• Valid state and/or Department of Education Licensure in Counseling or Social Work for state of residency and student’s physical location/state (must have one from the list below);
• MS in Social Work (LCSW and DOE School Social Worker License);
• MS in School Counseling (DOE School Counselor License);
• MS in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC and DOE School Counselor License);
• Ability to obtain and maintain multiple required state certifications and clearances as assigned;
• 2+ years' experience in K-12 school setting;
• Strong technology skills;
• High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Provide high quality counseling services to assigned students while supporting program implementation;
• Planning and implementing therapy in a virtual environment;
• Be an expert on assigned school and state specific policies and procedures for implementing Live Counseling;
• Maintain a positive working relationship between the Live Services team, and the schools and programs we serve;
• Review and analyze a variety of reports to maintain compliance;
• Maintain a high level of communication with the leadership team and school staff;
• Timely and thorough documentation of therapeutic interventions and progress reports;
• Regular touch base meetings with supervisor;
• Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluation of all students’ supportive needs using documented best practices;
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with counseling needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate…