Remote School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Florida Virtual School; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 57,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Virtual School is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Services Counselor/Provider for a 12-month term. The role focuses on mental health wellness for students, collaborating with families and staff to determine supports and provide counseling and referrals.

The position involves direct counseling, community referrals, and preventive/intervention strategies, with compliance to state mandates. It requires a Master’s degree and Florida licensure in a related mental health field.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Behavior Health Sciences, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Florida licensure in School Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Clinical Psychology.
• 3 years of experience with children in education or related field.
• 5 years of experience in mental health and/or crisis counseling.
• Experience with adolescents with mental health and/or social emotional concerns.
• Knowledge of state and federal education guidelines.
• Knowledge of DSM V and ICD-10.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact between parents and Florida Virtual School regarding mental health wellness.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, community agencies, and students to promote learning outcomes.
• Provide direct consultation and guidance on mental health, referrals and postvention strategies.
• Assist teachers of students with mental health concerns.
• Coordinate training on mental health wellness and Youth Mental Health First Aid.
• Provide consultation and professional development to school/district staff.
• Determine appropriate response level for a student in distress.
• Coordinate transition and re-entry plans for students in mental health distress.
• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments for referred students.
• Participate in Threat Assessment Teams and monitor safety concerns.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in Behavior Health Sciences, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Valid license by the State of Florida in School Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Clinical Psychology

Three (3) years of experience working with children in education or a related field

Five (5) years of experience in mental health and/or crisis counseling

Experience working with adolescents with mental health and/or social emotional concerns

Knowledge of state and federal education guidelines

Knowledge of DSM V and ICD-10

Job description

Florida Virtual School is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Services Counselor/Provider for a 12-month term. The role focuses on mental health wellness for students, collaborating with families and staff to determine supports and provide counseling and referrals.

The position involves direct counseling, community referrals, and preventive/intervention strategies, with compliance to state mandates. It requires a Master’s degree and Florida licensure in a related mental health field.