School Mental Health Counselor

Essential Job Function-Distinguishing Features of the Class: The Mental Health Counselor position will work closely with the building administrative team as well as the building counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services.
The Mental Health Counselor position will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students.
The primary focus will be on building students' capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being.
Required Skills of the Position: Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills Experience in the use of technology Demonstrated leadership skills Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of diversity Knowledge of and experience with mediation and conflict resolution Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and other district department procedures A high level of organizational skills and initiative Strong communication skills Experience and training in mental health support within a learning or school environment Performance Responsibilities- Typical Work Activities: The Mental Health Counselor will work closely with the building administrative team to do the following: Carryout School Violence Program activities Provide individual mental health counseling Address bullying/harassment Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentations on topics such as anger/stress management, cyber safety, etc.
) Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution Provide crisis assistance (i.
e.
family death) Provide truancy intervention Provide mental health resources Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short-term and/or long-term therapy or intervention; advocacy Provide small group mental health counseling (i.
e.
anger/stress management, girl/boy issues, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.
) Address mental health and mental illness Address risky behaviors (i.
e.
alcohol/drug use) Address depression and anxiety (i.
e.
suicide ideation) Address abuse (i.
e.
physical, emotional, sexual) Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students May provide some academic counseling duties and other duties specific to building needs, if time permits 2.
The School Counselor - Mental Health Support position will also be a member of the District Trauma Response Team and meet regularly with both building and district-level administration including a District lead/coordinator position for mental health support Job Qualifications NYS Certification as a School Counselor Application Deadline:12/29/2023