High School Personal Counselor

Posted to May 1, 2015
Revised June 18, 2015
High School Personal Counselor

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington is seeking one individual for our School Based Substance Abuse counseling program for adolescents. This position is 100% (5 days- a week 40 hours) for upcoming school year Aug 16, 2015-May 31, 2016 position. This individual reports to Catholic Charities’ Substance Abuse Treatment Supervisor.

Educational and Experiential Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field with 2 years’ experience preferred, Licensed or license eligible
• Holds a CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) or equivalent Chemical Dependency license or certificate in the state of Kentucky, or eligibl

Desired Skills and Qualifications include:

• Assessment, diagnosis, treatment of adolescents
• Engagement skills with parents and school staff
• Public speaking, classroom management skills
• Creative, flexible approach to meet student and school needs
• Case documentation
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Basic computer skills necessary

Substance Abuse School Counseling Program Responsibilities:

• Implement Substance Abuse counseling in two schools- Bishop Brossart High School & Boone County High School (100% 9.5 months school year).
• Classroom visits at the beginning of the year to familiarize students with the program and provide opportunities for them to refer themselves.
• Provide assessments, diagnosis and treatment of referred adolescents by collecting background information; meeting with the student at school and making recommendations to parents and teachers on the student’s behalf.
• Provide on-going mental health and substance abuse counseling for students where it is deemed urgent and productive.
• Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies, community services, and other resources as needed.
• Provide on-going counseling for students where it is deemed urgent and productive.
• Conduct Substance Abuse Prevention groups with established curriculum.
• Provide appropriate outreach to students and families (i.e. classroom presentations, parent awareness meetings, etc.) regarding the impact of substance abuse.
• Comprehensive school interventions that meet the school’s need.
• Consult and coordinate with school personnel and other providers of services to students.
• Meet for regular supervision with Administrative and Clinical Supervisors.
• Maintain the best practices in counseling through consultation and supervision provided by the agency and through the clinician’s own resources; Keep all records current and in compliance with the quality assurance program and accreditation standards.

Applicant must own a car with valid driver’s license and insurance.

As a Catholic Charities employee you will be offered an excellent benefit package including: 3 weeks paid vacation(adjusted upwards for longevity), 14 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, single health insurance plan, fully paid pension (tax sheltered annuity), disability, life insurance plan and job flexibility. All leave time is prorated to 79.17%FTE

Salary range $34,500 - $53,500 prorated to 79.17% FTE based on education, experience and licensure in this field

Submit resume and letter of interest to Human Resources Coordinator: SBraun@covingtoncharities.org

To learn more about Catholic Charities please visit our website at www.covingtoncharities.org

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