School-Based Counselor

The-Lincoln-Center-For-Family-and-Yout; New Berlinville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is seeking a School-Based Counselor to deliver mental health therapeutic support and case management within K-12 settings. The role focuses on trauma-informed care and connects students and families to essential resources, services, and partnerships.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and is based in Pennsylvania, with travel to designated elementary schools as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify students in need of trauma support and provide prevention, screening, referral and treatment services.
• Provide counseling interventions (group, individual and/or family).
• Provide mentoring and other intervention models to children and their families who have experienced trauma.
• Provide case management for students and families requiring multiple resources.
• Provide home-based services to families of students who have experienced trauma.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Job description

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403(610) 277-3715 | [e-mail] DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELORTitle:School-Based CounselorFLSA:ExemptReports To:Chief Clinical OfficerOrganization Summary:Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities—one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. Additionally, TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.Position Summary:The School-Based Counselor provides (1) mental health therapeutic support, (2) case management.Duties & ResponsibilitiesServices to StudentsIdentify students in need of trauma support and to provide prevention, screening, referral and treatment services to students potentially in need of servicesProvide counseling interventions (group, individual and/or familyProvide mentoring and other intervention models to children and their families who have experienced trauma or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including those who are low-income, homeless, in foster care, involved in the criminal justice system, unemployed, experiencing a mental illness or substance abuse disorder or not enrolled in or at risk of dropping out of an educational institutionProvide case management for students and families requiring multiple resourcesProvide quality trauma support and behavioral health care servicesProvide home-based services to the families of students who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including those who are low-income, homeless, involved in the child welfare system or involved in the juvenile justice systemServices to School PersonnelAssist teachers with behavior management strategiesProvide staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behaviorTrain school staff on trauma-informed approaches to education to develop safe, stable and nurturing learning environments that prevent and mitigate the effects of traumaServices to DistrictsProvide consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategiesAssist in developing and implementing educational programs, including programs on safety and bullyingDevelop alternative programs for drop-out, truancy, delinquency, etc.Services to Parents/FamiliesWorks with parents to facilitate their support in their children’s school adjustmentAlleviate family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school & communityAssist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resourcesWork with those problems in a child’s living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school (home, school, and community)School-Community LiaisonObtain and coordinate community resources to meet students’ needsProvide health services and intervention strategies by coordinating the services provided by eligible applicants and coordinated care organizations, public health entities, nonprofit youth service providers and community-based organizationsFoster and promote communication between the school entity, community and law enforcementIncrease access to quality trauma-informed support services and behavioral health care by linking the community with local trauma support and behavioral health systemsHelp school district receive adequate support from social and mental health agenciesAdvocate for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and familiesMobilize family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in their educational programHelp school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agenciesSkills & Knowledge:Leadership and soft skills:Excellent communication and relationship building skillsAbility to work effectively on a multi-treatment teamTechnical skills:Proficient in numerous clinical interventionsKnowledge of and ability to access community resourcesStrong substance abuse intervention skillsEducation & Experience:Master’s Degree required in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.Other Duties:This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work Environment:This position will be based in the Boyertown School DistrictWork Hours:This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 43-week positionTravel:Travel to the designated to the elementary schools assigned.EEO Statement:TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.