Counselor

Job description

Mooseheart Child City and School, Inc.

Job Title: Counselor

Reports to: Coordinator of Health Services Department: Health Services

Status: Non-Exempt / full time

Essential functions : Conduct all necessary duties related to counseling students at Mooseheart and assist in other department duties as required.

Specific duties:

Maintain client caseload of approximately 25 students.

Present at all campus Pre-service trainings.

Perform admission screenings for new students

Complete and submit case notes on a weekly basis.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.

Following all company policies and procedures.

Support other department needs as necessary.

Student advocacy is achieved through attending staffings, medication reviews, and consultations with residential living staff.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform the Job:

Bachelor's Degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Master's degree in social work or a related field is required

Professional license preferred

Minimum of 2 yrs. clinical experience required

Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Experience in working with children and adolescents. Responsible for assisting in the coordination of counseling services for Mooseheart children.

Must pass a required background and Psychological Evaluation.