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
Master’s degree in school counseling or related field; i.e., social work, or clinical counseling.
Oklahoma teaching certificate in school counseling or willing to apply and obtain alternative certification through the State Dept. of Education.
Two years’ teaching experience preferred
School setting- full time
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs