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. 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 throughout the New York and Long Island area. During the summer months, counselors continue this work by providing consultation and mental health support in local day camps.

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

Requirements

• 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

• 403B retirement plan with employee contribution
• Sick and vacation paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance (eligibility based on hours worked, employment classification, and fulfillment of applicable waiting periods and plan requirements)

Pay

$33.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, 17.5 hours per week. Position is located in Queens and Long Island.