Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor Student Health Serv

Responsibilities

• Complete behavioral health screenings and comprehensive assessments and evaluations of project enrollees as needed.
• Interpret findings to student and family members, as appropriate.
• Develop treatment plans and assist in goal formulation with students; involve parent(s)/guardian(s) when appropriate.
• Provide individual psychotherapy and counseling, consultation to parents or guardians, and group therapy to enrollees.
• Provide consultation to other RCSHC professionals.
• Consult with teachers and school staff about students’ classroom management and behavioral/emotional services.
• Network with school personnel and community resources to coordinate referrals and services while maintaining confidentiality.
• Advocate for students within the school and community.
• Report suspected child abuse, neglect, and dependency to appropriate agency.
• Document behavioral health information in medical records according to RCSHC policies and state guidelines.
• Attend appropriate in-service programs and training sessions.
• Record findings in a systematic & accurate form in the electronic medical record per RCSHC guidelines and policies.
• Update personal knowledge by reading, observing, attending classes.
• Contribute to program planning, evaluation and report preparation.
• Maintain contact with Student Health Services director regarding center activities.
• Employ appropriate work theories and methods in providing services to students, families, schools, and community resources.
• Adhere to the professional code of ethics.
• Support the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Rockingham county student health centers.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Current North Carolina license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), License Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA).
• No prior experience required. Experience working with school-age children, adolescents, and in family counseling preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate self-direction, high initiative and strong organizational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication is essential for doing this job well.
• Flexibility, patience, and understanding of how to work well on a small team are required for optimal efficiency.
• Understand the science and art of behavioral health work, especially as it applies to the provision of mental health services in a school-based health center.
• Understand psychotherapy and counseling with children, adolescents and their families and understand developmental issues across the life span.