25-26 SY Behavioral Health Counselor -Bilingual Spanish (Frankford)

The School District of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks a Bilingual Spanish Behavioral Health Counselor to provide essential support for students' academic and personal development. This role involves counseling services, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community resources to foster a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant post-Master's experience.
• Valid Pennsylvania counseling certification or enrollment verification for certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling.
• Addresses child abuse/neglect and crisis prevention/intervention.
• Collaborates with families, teachers, and community resources.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Management

Child Development

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

25-26 SY Behavioral Health Counselor - Bilingual Spanish (Frankford)

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Job Summary

Behavioral Health Counselors identify resource inequities, assess school-level needs, and include evidence-based interventions. They provide behavioral health support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students. They offer counseling services that support academic, personal, social, and career development, including individual and group counseling, and implement programs on decision-making, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and coping strategies. They serve as primary agents for addressing issues impacting students at risk of underachievement and act as school-based resources for child abuse/neglect and crisis intervention. They liaise with community and government agencies and participate in multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Functions

• Creates an environment with access to behavioral health services;
• Provides individual and group counseling;
• Implements evidence-based interventions addressing student concerns;
• Serves as the primary contact for student transitions related to psychiatric placements;
• Addresses child abuse/neglect and crisis prevention/intervention;
• Participates in team interventions and multidisciplinary meetings;
• Collaborates with families, teachers, and community resources;
• Develops and maintains resource guides for behavioral health supports;
• Refers students to outside agencies and follows up;
• Disseminates critical information on issues like substance abuse and homelessness;
• Maintains student records and prepares reports;
• Establishes relationships with community agencies to facilitate services.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in related field;
• Two years of relevant post-Master's experience;
• Valid Pennsylvania counseling certification or enrollment verification for certification;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of counseling principles, child development, and community resources;
• Ability to provide counseling, work with families, and handle crisis situations effectively.

Salary is commensurate with experience and educational attainment, subject to verification. The district is committed to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunities.