School Social Worker/Psychologist/Counselor-31n grant funded

Social Worker/Psychologist/Counselor

This person will be a SCCRESA employee, for the duration of the 31n grant, who will be working in and with identified local school districts in St. Clair County. The focus of the position will be to complete behavioral assessments, develop student treatment plans, provide non-academic counseling services, assess the need for additional counseling, crisis intervention, and client-centered student-guided services with families when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master Degree Social Work, Master's level Psychologist, Master's level professional
• Licensed by the State of Michigan
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license
• Experience with Positive Behavior Supports, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Dual Diagnosis preferred

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Be responsible for identifying and developing resources within and outside the school-system and matching them with the needs of the students, school, and organization.
2. Be responsible for intake processes conducting evaluations and development of treatment Service plans.
3. Be responsible for parent/agency contact and have the ability to develop positive communication and relationships.
4. Have the necessary skills to provide appropriate direct and indirect treatment services to individuals, groups, families, and the school community.
5. Be a participant in the development, monitoring, and implementation of student support plans.
6. Assist with students in crisis.
7. Provide education on issues of mental health to person served/families/support system
8. Assess the need for additional counseling and make referrals as appropriate.
9. Serve in the capacity of a protection and advocacy position for the students, parents and staff.
10. Be responsible to provide education and in-service training when requested for students, parents and staff in the areas of mental health and human behavior.
11. Work cooperatively and creatively with the staff and community-at-large.
12. Assist with student management activities
13. Maintain all required documentation in addition to, records related to Medicaid.
14. Other duties deemed appropriate by the St. Clair County RESA
15. Must have consistent attendance
16. Must have reliable transportation

This list of essential job responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Conditions of employment: Employment date: pending board approval and successful completion of employee entrance physical, drug screening, and background checks.

Work schedule: School year

Salary range: $65,000-$73,000

Fringes: Full benefit package

Work day: Standard instructional staff hours (approximately): 8 am – 3:20 pm.

10-month period, approximately 190 work days