School Based Counselor II or Therapist

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess referred students and connect them to appropriate services, including medical, behavioral health, and substance use supports.
• Conduct intakes and assessments as needed for students entering services.
• Provide brief intervention, crisis support, and trauma-informed care during the school day.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling using approaches such as CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
• Collaborate with school staff to develop and implement student support plans.
• Support behavioral interventions that help students follow school expectations and improve social and emotional functioning.
• Provide one-to-one support for students, including academic or transition-related needs.
• Partner with families through meetings, outreach, and coordination with external systems and services.
• Facilitate social skills and therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.
• Provide guidance and coaching to school faculty through observations, presentations, and participation in team meetings.
• Cookordination with outside providers, including medical, behavioral health, and developmental services.
• Document services and student progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Support program operations as needed, including organizing activities, supplies, or student programming.

Qualifications

• Behavioral Health Counselor II: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field; Experienced (minimum 3 years of job-related experience); Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after hire).
• Therapist: Master's Degree in Psychology, social services, or a mental health field; Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience); Agency Affiliated Counselor (can be obtained after hire).

Performance Requirements

• Awareness of or working knowledge of Cognitive/Behavioral therapy, Rational/Emotive therapy, behavioral modification, applied behavior analysis, and development theory is strongly preferred.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Computer skills Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Worksites

• Restorative School: Ex – Active Driver’s license, Food Handler’s Card, CPR Certification, etc.
• Almira Main Campus-Madrona Program: Valid Food Worker card for Washington State.
• Sequoia Program: Ex – Active Driver’s license, Food Handler’s Card, CPR Certification, etc.

Equipment

• Standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, and listen.
• Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.
• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Bonus Information

A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary. Bonus amounts are prorated by FTE, and any changes to FTE before all bonus installments are paid may alter the total payout.