Online Counselor LPC

Great Hearts Online; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Online is seeking an experienced School Counselor/Social Worker for a fully remote role within the SPT - Guidance & Counseling department. The position focuses on planning and overseeing school counseling services, therapy for students with IEP/504 plans, and crisis support, while acting as a liaison for students with social and emotional needs.

Responsibilities include ongoing school-based counseling, limited crisis intervention, collaboration with families and staff, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, social work, or related field.
• Licensure or certification in LMSW/LCSW/MFT/LPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based individual and group counseling for general education and special education students.
• Respond to crisis situations and provide crisis counseling as needed.
• Collaborate with families, administration and staff to develop safety and support plans.
• Participate in IEP/504/eligibility meetings and document progress.

Skills

LMSW

LCSW

MFT

LPC

Education

Master's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

## Online Counselor LPCApplyremote type: Fully Remotelocations: Remote, UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-502**Position Title:** School Counselor/Social Worker**Department:** SPT - Guidance & Counseling**Location:** Academy**Reports To:** Headmaster**EEO Classification:** Professional**FLSA Status:** Exempt**Compensation Type:** Salaried**Compensation Amount:** $XX,000-$XX,000**Position 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 Support* Providing 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 Support* Providing 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 equivalent**Required/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 equivalent**Physical 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.**