School Based Counselor

School Based Counselor

Requirements

• Doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service-related field is required, or a master’s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for MHS IV
• Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field for MHS III
• Must possess bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s program with an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field for MHS II w/ Variance
• Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator
• Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Must have skills to effectively communicate with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
• Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups
• Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families
• Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model
• Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community
• Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380
• Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provides appropriate information to staff related to the comprehensive school counseling program
• Collaborates with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational and career planning
• Consults and collaborates 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
• Shares and receives appropriate information with the teachers, counselors and administrative staff to assist in a collaborative to achieve treatment plan goals
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs as necessary
• Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies
• Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to various interest groups
• Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested
• Provide after hours emergency services on a 24 hour, rotating basis to adults and children
• Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration
• Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required
• Transport clients as required
• May, from time to time, administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s)
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.