MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR AHS District Counselor

TITLE:  MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR AHS District Counselor 
 

DEFINITION:

The staff member will recognize the warning signs of various mental health disorders in students.   Assess the risk of, intervene in, respond and prevent youth suicidal behavior.  Provide direct services to students, school staff and working collaboratively with community service and long-term therapy providers.  A staff member responsible for supporting the social/emotional needs of high school students in their personal development to support the learning process.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The individual must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a Licensed Practicing
2. Counselor � LPC with DORA license or a Licensed Social Worker with DORA license. license can also be a school counselor.
3. Experience in mediation and small group counseling to address social/emotional issues
4. Strong knowledge of ethics 

REPORTS TO:

The building principal.
 

JOB GOALS:

1.         Creation and implementation of prevention programs focused on social emotional issues.
2.         Skilled and experienced in mediation. 
3.         Maximize student learning by meeting students' social/emotional needs
 

PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Confidentiality
2. Courtesy
3. Cooperation and positive attitude
4. Reliability/punctuality
5. Timeliness in respect to deadlines
6. Respectfulness toward others
7. Honesty

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1.      Provide individual and/or small group counseling.
2.      Provide resources and support to classroom teachers.
3.      Supports the MTSS process and works closely with the MTSS Coordinator
4.      Other duties as assigned
 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Number of days assigned annually.
2. Salary and benefits as per Board policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and procedures.