Guidance Counselor

World Class Laminate; Pasig; On-site; PHP 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasig Green Christian School seeks a Licensed Guidance Counselor to provide evidence-based counselling and support for students, addressing personal, social, emotional, and academic concerns. The role emphasizes confidentiality and Christian formation within the school community.

Responsibilities include assessment, case management, collaboration with teachers and parents, program development, and career guidance, while maintaining systematic records in line with school policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Psychology, Guidance Counselling or any related behavioral courses.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in related field.
• Licensed Guidance Counselor.

Responsibilities

• Counseling and Student Support: Provide evidence-based counselling services to address students' personal, social, emotional, and academic concerns.
• Attends to psycho-emotional needs of students to support academic performance and Christian formation.
• Implements mental health emergency protocols and supports at-risk students.
• Refer students to psychologist and other mental health resources.

Education

BS Psychology

Guidance Counselling

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of BS Psychology, Guidance Counselling or any related behavioral courses.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in related field.
• Licensed Guidance Counselor.
• The position is for our affiliate school - Pasig Green Christian School.

Key Responsibilities

Counseling and Student Support

• Provide evidence-based counselling services to address student's personal, social, emotional, and academic concerns.
• Attends to the psycho-emotional needs of students to support their academic performance and total Christian formation.
• Implements mental health emergency protocols and provides support to at-risk students, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Refer students to psychologist and other mental health issues.

Assessment And Case Management

• Assesses student's mental health needs using psychological and admission tests and categorizes them for appropriate interventions.
• Follows case documentation protocols to maintain accurate, systematic, and confidential records for all counselling cases.

Collaboration And Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, parents, and external professionals to ensure effective and holistic service delivery for students.
• Participates in case conferences and coordination meetings as needed.

Program Development And Implementation

• Designs and implements guidance programs, learning sessions, workshops, and relevant trainings aligned with students' needs and PGPCSI's Christian values.
• Conducts research to improve and contextualize guidance services, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

Career Guidance And Student Information

• Provides career counseling to assist students in making informed decisions aligned with their strengths and interests.
• Supports and participates in school-wide information programs and mental health initiatives.
• Assists with Senior High School (SHS) applications, jobs, and scholarships.

Administrative Functions

• Prepares and submits timely reports on counseling activities, student progress, and program implementation.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities germane to the programs of the unit/office, as assigned, to support the overall mission of PGPCSI.
• Orients the Green Shepherds on the Student Conduct and Discipline.