WOW Counselor II

Position Summary

WOW Counselor II staff deliver school-based group counseling and individualized support to female-identifying students in grades 6–12 to promote emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making. Using trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, they facilitate group sessions, provide short-term counseling, and respond to student crises.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate 4-5 weekly group counseling sessions utilizing the WOW curriculum during the school day
• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching
• Provide clinical assessments and psychosocial intakes as appropriate to support students’ social-emotional development
• Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate one-on-one support and short-term individual counseling to students as needed
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning in collaboration with school-based teams (teaching staff, school administration, etc.)
• Care and aftercare planning with families, school staff, and external service providers, including mental health referrals
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including case notes, risk assessments, and progress summaries in accordance with program standards
• Support program implementation by engaging school partners, providing in-service training, and participating in family engagement events
• Collaborate with Student Assistance Program (SAP), Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), Attend Parent Teacher Conferences, events, etc. in support of Program advancement and outreach
• Collaborate with BAM program staff to elevate program outcomes/metrics
• Lead or support special projects, events, and initiatives that promote youth development, mental health awareness, and leadership
• Participate in WOW staff development and required curriculum trainings
• Perform public relations assignments as requested