Mental Health Counselor

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or related field

• Current licensure/certification as a professional counselor, social worker, psychologist or related field

• Possess a strong knowledge of common behavioral/mental health diagnoses (DSM-5) and evidence-based therapeutic treatments for school-aged children

• Provide direct mental health services to assigned clients, including diagnostic assessment, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis intervention

• Create treatment plans and complete progress summaries

• Provide support to students who are currently in, or have recently been in, crisis through risk assessments and follow-up care

• Provide coordination of services and reentry support for students returning from a psychiatric hospitalization or treatment program

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and clinical supervision

• Provide consultation to school staff regarding mental health issues of assigned clients, as appropriate

• Provide training to staff, parents and students with a focus on prevention

• Provide complete and timely documentation of support services rendered

• Attend appropriate in-service training programs, staff meetings, and individual student conferences as requested by supervisor and in compliance with established district guidelines

• Keep all student and school related information confidential in accordance with federal and state guidelines and Board policy

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators

• Adhere to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Fort Mill School District