School Based Behavioral Health Counselor- Part time or Full time

Ozarks Community Health Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401K Retirement – Employer match

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Scholarship Program

Job summary

Ozarks Community Health Center is seeking a School Based Behavioral Health Counselor for the Humansville R-1V School District. The role involves conducting evaluations, collaborating with school staff, and implementing interventions for behavioral health needs. Candidates must hold relevant licensure and have a commitment to continuous professional development. The position is both part-time and full-time with competitive pay and a robust benefits package including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Annual competencies must be passed to maintain position.
• Active participation in professional development is required.
• Maintain continuing education standards established by the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform screenings/evaluations for behavioral health issues.
• Collaborate with primary care teams to plan and exchange information about care.
• Implement specific interventions for behavioral health problems.

Skills

Behavioral health interventions

Communication with school personnel

Crisis management

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Master Social Work / Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Professional Counselor

Ongoing professional development

Job description

Come be a part of a growing organization.

Apply online or download an APPLICATION and drop off at one of our locations!

Join the OCHC Team

We consider ourselves a “family” of experts who are committed to providing the highest quality care and experiences to everyone within the OCHC Community. As a continuation of care, we specialize in expert medical, dental, optometry, chiropractic, and behavioral health at all levels.

Our careers offer an inclusive “family” culture, competitive pay, and an excellent benefits package.

OCHC offers generous benefit packages to both qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. For specific details, contact our Human Resources Department at 417‑745‑0103.

• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement – Employer match begins after 30 days (50% match up to 5%)
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Pay
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Medical with $0 Premium option available
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Voluntary Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Position: School Based Behavioral Health Counselor – PT/FT

Location: Humansville, MO

Job Id: 207

# of Openings: 1

Job Summary

Seeking a School Based Behavioral Health Professional for the Humansville R‑1V School District and surrounding schools throughout Hickory and Polk County. The candidate will work in conjunction with the Director of Behavioral Health and the Clinic Manager to actively and consistently contribute to clinic and school‑based operations and communications; fully integrate mental healthcare into the community‑school setting; behave in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of OCHC and perform duties as requested.

Education & Training

• Pass annual competencies
• Active professional development
• Satisfactory maintenance of continuing education standards as established by the Division of Professional Registration of Missouri

Licensure & Certifications

• Current licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Master Social Work / Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor / Licensed Professional Counselor
• Family and Friends CPR within 6 months of employment

Experience

• One‑year experience preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Performs screenings/evaluations of individuals for behavioral health and substance abuse disorders.
• Performs interventions for individuals with behavioral health problems.
• Identifies problem behavior, discusses impact of intervention, and decides what to change.
• Implements specific and goal‑directed interventions.
• Consistently uses monitoring forms.
• Uses multiple interventions simultaneously.
• Meets regularly with the primary care team to plan care, discuss cases, and exchange appropriate information.
• Meets regularly with School Counselors, Principals, Teachers, Nurses, and other School Employees to coordinate patient care.
• Maintains a good working relationship with School Employees.
• Communicates weekly with each School Counselor, involving them in patient progress and obtaining feedback.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Maintains a good relationship with parents upon request to be involved in patient care.
• Maintains consistent communication with parents.
• Sets aside time weekly to communicate with parents.
• Returns calls to parents in a timely manner.
• Documents communication in chart for future reference.
• Follows up on emergencies in a timely manner per protocol discussed between Provider, Clinic Manager, and Outreach Coordinator.
• Uses skills to find ways to communicate with students who are unsure or unwilling to participate in treatment.
• Finds creative and inexpensive ways to promote good behavior.
• Maintains supervision, including weekly calls.

You are welcome to stop by any Ozarks Community Health Center location or contact us by phone at 417‑745‑0103 for more information.