Counselor

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Counselor in Dallas, TX to support students’ behavioral, emotional, and social needs within schools. Duties include school-based counseling, crisis intervention, and planning behavioral supports with families and educators.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Counseling or Social Work and Texas licensure; two years of relevant experience preferred. Terrain coverage includes multiple Dallas areas and surrounding cities.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in providing counseling services to children or adolescents.
• Able to work with interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; flexible schedule.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in MS Office and video conferencing; able to learn additional software.
• Effective communication with parents, students, staff and community.
• Knowledge of mental health law as it pertains to schools.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individual students and small groups presenting needs and concerns within the general education and special education environment.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Consultations with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people relating to intervention strategies.
• Conduct mental and behavioral health assessments, develop evaluations, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required reports and documents.
• Comply with policies, laws, and licensure requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and students.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Counseling experience

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Legal knowledge

Student counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Video conferencing

Job description

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Counselor

Clinical - Eval & Psych Part Time Professional Dallas, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1349

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. is looking for you! A Counselor who will
work with students, faculty, and parents to provide services to address students’ behavioral, emotional, and social needs within the academic setting. Services include school-based counseling, consultations, crisis intervention, developing comprehensive behavioral plans, and trainings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• C Counsel individual students and small groups presenting needs and concerns within the general education and special education environment.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Consultations with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people relating to implementation of intervention strategies and techniques to assist with the identified needs of students within the educational setting.
• Conduct mental and behavioral health assessments, develop evaluations, interpret results appropriately, and effectively communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with policies, routines, and regulations established by each campus, school district, federal and state law, State Board of Education rules in guidance and counseling, and professional licensure.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and students.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professionalism.

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree in Counselingor Social Workfrom an accredited college or university

Valid Texas Professional Licensure in at least one of the following:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• LPC Associate (LPC-A)
• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Two (2) years’ experience in providing responsive counseling services to children or adolescents.
• Able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours; and flexibility with schedule.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, video conferencing, ability to learn and use additional computer software as necessary, and able to use basicoffice equipment.
• Skills in communicating effectively with parents, students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of law as it pertains to mental health in the school setting.

Must service the following territory: (North/Northwest Dallas, South/Southeast Dallas, South/Southwest Dallas, Southwest Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio).

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. is looking for you! A Counselor who will
work with students, faculty, and parents to provide services to address students’ behavioral, emotional, and social needs within the academic setting. Services include school-based counseling, consultations, crisis intervention, developing comprehensive behavioral plans, and trainings.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• C Counsel individual students and small groups presenting needs and concerns within the general education and special education environment.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Consultations with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people relating to implementation of intervention strategies and techniques to assist with the identified needs of students within the educational setting.
• Conduct mental and behavioral health assessments, develop evaluations, interpret results appropriately, and effectively communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with policies, routines, and regulations established by each campus, school district, federal and state law, State Board of Education rules in guidance and counseling, and professional licensure.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and students.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professionalism.

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Education/Certification:

• Master's Degree in Counselingor Social Workfrom an accredited college or university

Valid Texas Professional Licensure in at least one of the following:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• LPC Associate (LPC-A)
• Licensed Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Two (2) years’ experience in providing responsive counseling services to children or adolescents.
• Able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours; and flexibility with schedule.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, video conferencing, ability to learn and use additional computer software as necessary, and able to use basicoffice equipment.
• Skills in communicating effectively with parents, students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of law as it pertains to mental health in the school setting.

Must service the following territory: (North/Northwest Dallas, South/Southeast Dallas, South/Southwest Dallas, Southwest Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status