School-based Counselor III bei Children and Families First Delaware Inc

Description

SUMMARY

Provide intervention for students and families that address the student’s behavior and family issues that impact school performance and social and emotional development. Provides family centered counseling/therapy and services. Provides group counseling/therapy to middle school age students in the school setting following evidence-based model of therapy.  Provide supervision support to assigned staff. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Support

· Under the guidance of a Team Leader or Program Manager, provide supervision support to staff, as assigned.

• Supervise interns, as  assigned.

· Provide reflective constructive feedback and coaching to motivate and support staff, as assigned.

• Identify individual staff educational development and training needs, and work to assure these needs      are met. 

· Measure, monitor and evaluate staff confidentiality, quality, and productivity according to agency standards.

• Participate in interviewing candidates. 
• Assist the Program Manager/Team Leader with completing performance evaluations, as assigned.

Direct Service

· Provides case management and counseling/therapy to students in the school setting and at alternative school placements with an emphasis on helping students re enter into their typical school settings

• Conduct school-based group counseling/therapy using an evidenced-based model. 

· Therapeutic services may also be provided in the client homes, or other locations in the community. 

• Provide mental health  screening to include a screening for mental health/substance abuse and trauma.
• Screen for risk of  suicidality/homicidally.
• Provide crisis assessment,   clinical interventions, psycho-educational groups and training to school   professionals, parents, guardians and family members. 
• Provide assessment,   planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts.
• Adhere to an  evidenced-based social work model, principles and practices.
• Document all screenings,  assessments and consultations in appropriate database.

Administration

• Plan, design, and present   educational programs as appropriate.
• Participate in regular peer review, individual supervision, and clinical consultation as  appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain  timely documentation, reports and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements. 
• Ensure timely submission of all regular or required documentation and reports.
• Schedule, coordinate, and  facilitate BHC pop up solution focused meetings (twice a month) 
• Schedule, coordinate, facilitate the advisory committee meetings (monthly or quarterly-depending on the need)
• Assist with PQI efforts to  improve documentation and chart audits (monthly or quarterly – depending  on the need)
• Assist with creating   training content and facilitating statewide BHC meetings (once a quarter).

Miscellaneous

• Participate in agency  meetings and committees as assigned or approved. 
• Engage in professional and community activities.
• Maintain agency standards  regarding confidentiality, quality, and productivity. 
• Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· Master’s degree in social work, Counseling or related degree with two years post-masters experience, required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT or equivalent license preferred. Graduate License, required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.
• Previous job or student placement experience in child welfare, family serving agency, or community based agency.
• Previous experience working with specific age groups i.e., children, adolescents, etc. (may be required for certain programs).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Advanced clinical background.
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and some weekend hours in order to accommodate the scheduling needs of families served. 
• Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier and reliable transportation.