Online Counselor LPC

Great Hearts America - Nova Texas Online; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a School Counselor/Social Worker to lead and deliver comprehensive school counseling services across assigned campuses. Responsibilities include planning and supervising counseling programs, crisis response, and collaboration with families to ensure student safety and well-being.

The role supports students with IEPs/504 plans, intervenes in emergency situations, and coordinates with administrators and staff to implement behavioral and safety strategies as part of a

Qualifications

• Requires master’s degree in relevant field and state licensure where applicable.
• Experience in crisis counseling and threat assessment preferred.
• Experience delivering school-based counseling and supporting students with IEPs/504 plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and group school-based counseling for general education students.
• Offer crisis counseling to students and staff in emergencies; coordinate safety plans.
• Respond to students with suicidal/homicidal ideation and acute psychiatric presentations; involve families and staff.
• Collaborate with families, Great Hearts, and academy staff to assess risk and plan interventions.
• Provide referrals to local/community resources for ongoing support.
• Support special education through counseling for students with IEPs and behavior plans; attend IEP meetings.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Safety/threat assessment

School-based counseling

Family collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, social work, or MFT

Job description

Position Title: School Counselor/Social WorkerDepartment: SPT - Guidance & CounselingLocation: AcademyReports To: HeadmasterEEO Classification: ProfessionalFLSA Status: ExemptCompensation Type: SalariedCompensation Amount: $XX,000-$XX,000Position Summary: The core responsibilities of the School Counselor) are (a) planning and oversight of the school counseling services provided; (b) managing and conducting therapy with IEP & 504 students with counseling on their plans; (c) managing and conducting therapy with general education students with counseling on their plans; (d) crisis support as needed and (e) to act as a liaison for students with social & emotional needs.Duties and Responsibilities:General Education SupportProviding re-occurring direct and group school-based counseling to general education students returning and newly identified through a referral process. As the counseling is school based it is limited in scope and duration.Responding to and providing limited-scope direct and group crisis counseling to students and staff in an emergency situation.On an on-call basis, responding to students experiencing active suicidal and/or homicidal ideation and threats and acute psychosis. Collaborating with families, academy administration and staff to develop a plan in response to student's' needs and psychiatric presentation to ensure safety for involved individuals.Consulting with families, Great Hearts and Academy administrative staff in assessing threat and risk to self and others.Providing students, families and staff referral information for local and community agencies where continued and long-term support may be obtained.Special Education SupportProviding direct personal and group counseling and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment, assisting general education staff in the implementation of behavioral accommodations and behavior plans.Developing a schedule for the planned counseling sessions for each of the assigned schools. These schools will be mainly located in the west valley, and perhaps in the north part of town.Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.Attending applicable IEP and special education evaluation meetings and completing relevant portions of the special education paperwork and quarterly progress reports."Required/Preferred Education: Master's degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy OR the equivalentRequired/Preferred Experience: Preferred experience in crisis counseling, safety/threat assessment, and school-based counseling. Specialized training and experience in working with students with disabilities is also ideal.Required/Preferred Skills: Certifications: LMSW, LCSW, MFT, LPC, or the equivalentPhysical Functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.