Job Abstract

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking to hire a School Counselor.

This is a full time, exempt position. Our most successful candidate will love working with kids in a school environment, demonstrate compassion and care with students, be very organized, proficient with Google Suite applications and healthcare databases, and serve as a role model for our core values. The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with students, parents and all members of the school community is a critical component of this position.

1 year recent School Counselor experience. 

Responsibilities include:

? Providing individual student consultation and short-term individual therapy, crisis intervention and

group counseling. The primary responsibility of the Counselor is to provide social, emotional, and

mental health support to K-8 SAA students utilizing individual and group treatment modalities. The

Counselor is responsible for the provision of these services with the highest degree of ethical

standards.

? Serving as a resource for Faculty and Staff: The Counselor will be an objective, available resource to

the adults in the community, even though students are the Counselor’s primary responsibility. The

Counselor will be available for consultation and student observation and provide faculty/staff with

information on topics such as child development, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and social-

emotional health and wellness and will offer in-service training as needed. The Counselor will also

consult with teachers on the interpretation of diagnostic testing, use of medications as well as

advise faculty/staff regarding internal and external issues affecting the mental health of students

(e.g., divorce, cliques and bullying, emergency aftermath, etc.).

? Assisting with creating and implementing the middle school advisory program, and supporting the

implementation of the K-8th Grade SEL Program, RULER

? Partnering with teachers, specialists, families, and the academic and learning support team to create

and manage IEP (Individualized Student Support Plan) implementation

? Maintaining Confidential Records: The Counselor will be considered a professional resource. As

such, the Counselor shall exhibit professionalism through care in communicating, maintenance of

objectivity, and discretion with regard to requirements for confidentiality. The Counselor will adhere

to established Ethical Standards of practice. The Counselor will also be expected to be able to

maintain appropriate documentation and electronic records for students using the school database

management software.

? Serving as a resource for Parents and Families: The Counselor will work with the Division Heads and

student support team on the development and implementation of parent/family education

programs. The Counselor will continue to develop and offer educational opportunities around

student social, emotional, and mental health and well-being. The Counselor will also serve as a

resource for parents and families to support individual and grade-level student well-being and

facilitate ongoing communication with families of students with social-emotional issues

? Acting as a liaison for outside mental, social, emotional, and behavioral health providers: The

Counselor will maintain a robust referral network of providers and be prepared to recommend local

resources (educational, psychological, crisis response) that might be helpful to families. The

Counselor will also follow-up on referrals, as appropriate, and function as a liaison between the

professional or agency and the school community. The Counselor shall be familiar with mandated

reporting and public law regarding child abuse and with appropriate procedures to be followed by

the school should such cases come to the School’s attention.

? Reviewing and creation of Student Support Plans for students with social-emotional-mental health

and wellness needs

? Attending of student conferences when appropriate

Minimum Requirements include:

? A minimum of a Master's Degree in School Counseling, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, School

Psychology, or Clinical Social Work is required

? Experience in a school setting working and engaging with young children, adolescents, educators,

and parents

? Experience writing and supporting the implementation of positive behavior plans

? Experience writing and working with Student Action Plans and IEPs (Individualized Student Support

Plans)

? Familiarity or proficiency with Ruler preferred

? Highly collaborative

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on talented Nursing professionals. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Full Time Permanent Position within Centra's Network:

• We have an expanded list of preferred clientele that have requested confidential searches that you may not be able to find on the general job boards advertisement.
• You will have a designated representative that will get to know your ideal career and work exclusively with you.
• We will assist with the entire negotiation process, including but not limited to sign on and / or retention bonus opportunities and ensure a highly competitive compensation package.

Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity or feel free to contact us at 1-800-535-0076. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal career.