Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor This is a .50 fte position. There are 186 contract days. Position Overview The Mental Health Counselor provides mental health services to students by assessing social and emotional needs, delivering counseling interventions, coordinating support services, and communicating with staff, parents, and outside agencies. This position supports student well-being, assists with crisis intervention, and helps develop plans and services that improve student safety and success. Mental Health Counselor Key Responsibilities Advocate for at-risk students by connecting them with community resources and social-emotional support services. Conduct individual and group counseling interventions addressing mental health and behavioral needs. Develop and implement individualized plans such as Student Success Plans, Behavioral Intervention Plans, and Safety Plans. Conduct assessments with parental consent including psychosocial, behavioral, and threat assessments. Respond to behavioral crises and provide intervention aligned with student safety plans or IEP requirements. Maintain confidential student records, documentation, and reports related to counseling services. Provide training to students on topics such as anger management, bullying prevention, gang awareness, and crisis response. Connect families with affordable community services and resources. Participate in meetings including IEP meetings, departmental meetings, and interdisciplinary planning sessions. Prepare documentation including incident reports, behavioral reports, and communication records. Respond to inquiries from staff, parents, and students regarding mental health services and supports. Participate in training and professional development related to crisis response, student safety, and counseling services. Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements – Minimum Qualifications Skills Administering counseling assessments and evaluations Maintaining accurate records and documentation Using office software and counseling tools Knowledge Child and adolescent development and treatment methods Community mental health resources and services Crisis intervention and behavioral management practices Abilities Communicate effectively with diverse groups Analyze behavioral situations and determine interventions Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams Responsibility Works under limited supervision while coordinating counseling services and supporting student mental health initiatives. Work Environment Work is performed primarily in school environments with exposure to situations involving emotional or behavioral crises. Experience Job-related experience within a specialized field required. Education Bachelor’s degree in a job-related area. Preferred: Master’s degree in school counseling, social work, or school psychology. Required Testing None specified. Certificates and Licenses Counseling Credential Educator Credential Psychology License Continuing Education / Training District required training annually Maintains certificates and/or licenses Clearances Mandated Reporter Training Criminal Background / Fingerprinting Check Reporting Relationship Reports to the assigned supervisor. FLSA Status Exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr