Mental Health Professional / School Counselor PT
About the role
Ohel's School Support Services Department is seeking a compassionate, engaging, and collaborative mental health professional to join our team as a Part-Time School Counselor serving yeshivas and day schools throughout the New York and Long Island area. In this rewarding role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of students in elementary and/or high school settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling to students experiencing challenges with emotion regulation, executive functioning, social skills, and peer relationships
- Facilitate groups focused on topics such as social skills, coping strategies, bullying prevention, crisis response, and emotional wellness
- Collaborate with teachers and school staff to promote students' social-emotional growth and academic success
- Support the implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives through teacher consultation, trainings, and student workshops
- Develop individualized treatment goals, maintain timely documentation, and communicate with parents when appropriate to support student progress
- Make referrals to outside resources when additional services would benefit the student
Qualifications
- LMSW, MSW, LCAT, or a Masters degree in a related mental health field
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Benefits
Excellent supervision is provided in a growth-oriented, collaborative setting. Many opportunities for professional development are offered including advanced training that is provided in multiple evidence-based practice models. Position includes a competitive benefits package that includes a 403B retirement plan with employee contribution, sick and vacation paid time off (PTO) and health insurance.
Pay and Schedule
This part-time position is 17.5 hours and located in Queens and Long Island. Salary: $33.00 per hour