Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

• Enhances the relationships with administration and staff members by communicating effectively, facilitating teamwork that supports the Grant objective and goals
• Monitors and reviews the productivity and provides recommendations to improve the quality and quantity of the district's mental health supports and training opportunities.
• Develops rapport with individuals, groups and communities to improve the well-being of students
• Encourages students to discuss emotions and experiences
• Examines issues including substance abuse, self-regulation, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, social skills, self-image stress and suicide
• Works with families and hosts parent training nights in collaborations with the Project Director as indicated in the requirement of the grant application procedures
• Assists student define goals, plan actions and gain insight
• Develops therapeutic processes
• Conducts evidenced-based evaluation processes to determine students who are at risk of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties
• Takes a holistic (mind and body) approach to the well-being of students

Qualifications:

• Certified New Jersey School Counselor. Appropriate New Jersey State Certification REQUIRED
• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work preferred
• Background in Nurtured Heart Approach, Restorative Practices and/or experience working with students in trauma
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

Terms: Salary, terms and conditions as per PEA contract Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to and choose employment. Please submit your resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. E.O.M/F/D/V