Middle-School Based Counselor

Children And Families First Delaware Inc; Harrington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Children and Families First Delaware Inc in Harrington, Delaware is seeking a dedicated School-Based Counselor to support middle school students’ mental health and well-being. You will deliver brief mental health screening, individual and group therapy, and collaborate with families and school staff to enhance academic success.

The role requires a master’s degree in social work or counseling with a clinical license (LCSW/LPCMH/LMFT) or license eligibility, and you will work in a year-round

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field with clinical licensure (LCSW/LPCMH/LMFT) preferred.
• Must be licensed or license-eligible within hire period; LMSW acceptable on hire.
• Experience with child and adolescent development and school-based therapy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with teachers, parents, and administration.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills; crisis intervention experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based therapy to middle school students.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff and families to support well-being and academic success.
• Maintain confidential records of therapy sessions and progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and plan strategies.
• Educate and train school staff on mental health awareness and practices.
• Advocate for student mental health needs and connect to external resources.
• Provide assessment, planning, counseling, referrals and collateral contacts.
• Travel to attend meetings and trainings; full-time with benefits.

Skills

Child and adolescent development

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with teachers/parents

Communication skills

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

MSW/Counseling degree

Clinical licensure or license-eligible

Job description

Middle-School Based Counselor

Children and Families First Delaware Inc Harrington, Delaware, United States

About this position

Description:

• Join our dedicated team as a School-Based Counselor, where you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of students.
• You will work collaboratively within a dynamic educational environment to provide essential therapeutic services, fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes emotional growth and academic success.
• The Behavioral Health Consultant Program is a year-round program providing brief mental health screening and individual, group and family mental health counseling services in middle school settings across the state of Delaware.
• Provide intervention for students and families that address the student’s behavior and family issues that impact school performance and social and emotional development.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student assessments and needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and parents to support student well-being and academic success.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of therapy sessions and student progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student cases and develop comprehensive support strategies.
• Educate and train school staff on mental health awareness and best practices for supporting students.
• Advocate for students’ mental health needs and connect them with external resources and services when necessary.
• Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts.
• Establish comprehensive plans for services to ensure student and family needs are met.
• Conduct school based group counseling/therapy using an evidenced-based model.
• Provide crisis assessment, clinical interventions, psycho-educational groups and training to school professionals, parents, guardians and family members.
• Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model, principles and practices.
• Document all screenings, assessments and consultations in appropriate database.
• Travel required to attend meetings and training.
• Full-time with benefits.

Current position available in the following middle school:

• Chipman Middle School

Full-time, with benefits

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401 (k) plan with matching
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Education and Training Benefits, such as tuition assistance, clinical licensure assistance
• Perk's Plus, Employee Wellness Benefits
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree with a clinical license (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), preferred. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree and license eligible (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), required. Must take the exam within 2 years of hire date for clinical licensure. Professionals with a master’s degree in social work must have a minimum of an LMSW upon hire.
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development
• Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions for school-aged children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and school administration
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in school-based therapy.
• Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier and reliable transportation.

EOE