K-12 School Counselor

Department: SPT - Guidance & Counseling | Location: Academy | Reports To: Headmaster | FLSA Status: Exempt | Compensation: $XX,000-$XX,000 (salaried)

About the Role

The School Counselor/Social Worker is responsible for planning and overseeing school counseling services, managing and conducting therapy for IEP and 504 students, supporting general education students, providing crisis intervention, and acting as a liaison for students with social and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• General Education Support
  • Provide recurring direct and group school-based counseling to general education students identified through a referral process.
  • Respond to and provide limited-scope direct and group crisis counseling to students and staff in emergency situations.
  • On an on-call basis, respond to students experiencing active suicidal/homicidal ideation, threats, or acute psychosis.
  • Collaborate with families, academy administration, and staff to develop safety plans for students in crisis.
  • Consult with families and administrative staff to assess threats and risks to self and others.
  • Provide referral information for local and community agencies for long-term support.
• Special Education Support
  • Provide direct personal and group counseling and consultative services to students with IEPs.
  • Assist general education staff in implementing behavioral accommodations and behavior plans.
  • Develop and maintain a schedule for planned counseling sessions, primarily in the west valley and potentially north part of town.
  • Communicate and collaborate with parents, staff, and administration regarding student planning and progress.
  • Attend IEP and special education evaluation meetings; complete relevant paperwork and quarterly progress reports.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy (or equivalent).
• Preferred experience in crisis counseling, safety/threat assessment, and school-based counseling.
• Specialized training and experience working with students with disabilities is ideal.
• Certification as LMSW, LCSW, MFT, LPC, or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• May require moving or positioning equipment up to 15 pounds.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel

May require local travel for training and professional development opportunities.