School Counselor Full Time School Year

Job Title: School Counselor Full Time School Year

Posted to website July 25, 2017

The Diocese of Covington’s Catholic Charities is seeking to hire a Counselor for our School-Based Counseling Program for the upcoming school year Aug 16, 2017-May 31, 2018. The position is 40 hours per week, or 100% FTE for 9½ months.

• Job Functions: The staff person performs all the duties of the mental health master’s level staff with an ability to work under minimal supervision. Implements educational programs and interventions, performs school counseling tasks and therapeutic services

Educational and Experiential Criteria:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field
• State Licensed (preferred) or license eligible

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualifications include:

• Assessment, diagnosis (knowledge of DSM 5), treatment of children and youth
• Engagement skills with parents and school staff
• Creative, flexible approach to meet student and school needs
• Case documentation
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills;
• Basic computer skills necessary
• Experience with children and families in the area of mental health including the specialized area of school counseling with grades K-8.
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Practicing Catholic preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement School counseling in 3 small catholic grade schools.
• 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 children/youth by collecting background information; meeting with the student at school and making recommendations to parents and teachers on the student’s behalf.
• 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.
• Provide appropriate outreach to students and families (i.e. classroom presentations, parent awareness meetings, etc.).
• 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.

We offer an excellent benefit package, pro-rated, including: 3 weeks paid vacation (adjusted upwards for longevity), 13 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and single health insurance plan, defined contribution retirement savings plan (403b), long-term disability, life insurance, and business travel mileage reimbursement.

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

Submit cover letter, resume including at least three references, along with salary history by email to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR skoplyay@covdio.org.

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