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

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

LOCATION: Athena/Weston School District

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

SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor

PAY GRADE: 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 with Variance - B09 ($47,061 - $68,641 annually, DOE) Non‑Exempt (Hourly) - Must possess bachelor’s 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.

Hiring Bonus: $4,565 (2‑year commitment, staggered‑taxed payout).

BENEFITS:

• 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 the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 paid holidays, community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• 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, including 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.
• Provide appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning. Consult and collaborate 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.
• Coordinate with CCS clinicians and school team members on goals related to student’s academic success.
• Be a first responder to school crisis and lead involved members through coping skills.
• May facilitate drug, alcohol, and nicotine prevention groups to youth.
• Share and receive appropriate information with teachers, counselors and administrative staff to assist in a collaborative effort to achieve treatment plan goals.
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, review, evaluate and revise existing programs as necessary.
• Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies including but not limited to schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the…