Wellness Counselor Intern

Position Summary

Based in San Jose, CA and reporting to the Manager of Wellness Counselors, the Wellness Counselor Intern will provide direct mental health services to general education students, as well as providing consultation and coaching to school leaders and teachers regarding issues of trauma, mental health, behavior, and community resources.

Duties

• Create treatment plans and goals to address educationally related mental health service for the purposes of fostering better mental health and positive learning environments for students at all Tiers (Social Skills Groups, Gen-Ed Counseling, Behavior Supports).
• Provide culturally appropriate and sensitive school-based mental health services in the forms of individual, group, and therapeutic case management, crisis intervention, and consultation services as required by the student’s general education plan.
• Provide crisis intervention for both general education students and special education students as needed.
• Collaborate with and be a part of any coordinated meetings (SST meetings, MTSS meetings) as the mental health professional.
• Maintain case notes for student services provided in compliance with the state licensing board and professional code of ethics.
• Provide consultation with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home.
• Maintain relationships and effectively communicate with school leaders, teachers, and parents in all facets of the position.
• Ensure implementation and fidelity of behavior supports plans including creation, progress monitoring, and ongoing support.
• Maintain a close working relationship with other members of the Network Support ISE Team (NeST—Rocketship’s centralized office that operates in support of its schools and regions) to ensure exchange of best practices, coordination of efforts, and general support for the Integrated Special Education department.
• Lead parent training to teach skills in regards to supporting a student’s mental health and social emotional learning.
• Ensure the MTSS Team is viewed as positive supports to the organization’s mission that are fully aligned with Rocketship’s Core Characteristics (Innovation, Pursuit of Excellence, Authenticity, Community, and Tenacity), and not as bureaucratic obstacles to serving the needs of the students.

Qualifications

• Active and current enrollment in a Master’s Level (or higher) Mental Health Program (e.g. MSW, MFT, PCC, or School Counseling/PPSC) (required)
• Commitment to Rocketship’s special education inclusion model and overall mission to close the achievement gap within our lifetime
• Familiarity with socio-emotional learning competencies, trauma informed education practices, multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS), and restorative practices (highly preferred)
• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to travel between multiple sites (required)

Additional Details

• The Wellness Counselor Intern position will be on the site-based staff calendar, which includes time off for holidays and traditional school breaks.
• Stipend upon completion of the school year $18.50 - $19.50 an hour

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.