High School Guidance Counselor

The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker providesindividual and group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral,or social challenges.  The SchoolCounselor/School Mental Health Worker supports students in developing copingstrategies, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall mentalwell-being.  In collaboration withfamilies, teachers, and other school staff, they help create a safe and supportivelearning environment, facilitate referrals to community-based mental healthservices when needed, and contribute to the development of school-wide mentalhealth initiatives.

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 facilityguidelines. 
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice 
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age