24-25 SY | Licensesd Mental Health Counselor

The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker providescounseling to students in need of counseling and/or support with their mentalhealth needs.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides necessary counseling as required for the studentand/or as outlined in the student’s IHP 
• Evaluates the students’ psychosocial needs, and evaluatesthe progress 
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate goalsfor each student 
• Implements and manages school guidance programs   
• Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques and treatmentplans 
• Works with students in individual, small group and/orclassroom settings 
• Facilitates student learning involving life skills,organization techniques and time management 
• Assists students with creating an academic plan for theireducation 
• Adheres to Amergis and District policies and procedures 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contractrequirement 
• The Counselor may be required to have an Associate’s Degree,Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Psychology, Addictions, Sociology, Social Work,Counseling, Nursing, or some other Human Development major  per state, contract and/or facility guidelines. 
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable 
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements 
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and fromappropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required 
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age