YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR

Job Description/Summary

The Youth Development Counselor will receive referrals and conduct individual, group, and family counseling using modalities that are evidence-based and consistent with adolescent stages of development. Develop treatment plans that will be student-driven and address social, emotional, and behavioral needs as well as other high-risk behaviors. Consult with school staff regarding mental health awareness of students, as well as offering in-class prevention presentations to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling
• Engage with other counselors and school staff to consult and collaborate on treatment plans and programming
• Provides timely and effective advocacy, consultation, services coordination, evaluation, written reports and phone contact to community resources and related professionals as required by SBYP standards and client needs
• Facilitate evidenced-based programming and groups/clubs
• Keeps efficient and up-to-date clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Education: MA or MS from accredited institution in mental health related field (i.e. clinical mental health counseling, social work, etc.)
• Licensure: LSW / LAC
• Driver's License in good standing