School-Based Mental Health Counselor - Trauma-Informed SEL

New Story Schools; Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid school breaks

Holiday pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

New Story Schools is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide counseling and emotional support to students ages 5-21 with autism and related challenges. You will guide students through individualized interventions aligned to IEPs and promote social-emotional learning within a collaborative school culture.

In this role you will collaborate with educators and families, conduct crisis intervention when needed, lead SEL sessions for staff and students, and document services while upholding

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Active PA license or certification in counseling, social work, or school counseling.
• Minimum two years of experience providing individual or group counseling to children.
• Expertise in trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning.
• Strong communication, crisis intervention, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling aligned to student goals and IEPs.
• Collaborate with educators and families to design and monitor behavior or counseling plans.
• Conduct crisis intervention and provide emotional support to students in distress.
• Lead social-emotional learning sessions and professional development for staff.
• Document counseling services and maintain confidentiality standards.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Social-emotional learning

Communication

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Education

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

Active PA license or certification in counseling, social work, or school counseling

Job description

New Story Schools is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide counseling and emotional support to students ages 5-21 with autism and related challenges. You will guide students through individualized interventions aligned to IEPs and promote social-emotional learning within a collaborative school culture.

In this role you will collaborate with educators and families, conduct crisis intervention when needed, lead SEL sessions for staff and students, and document services while upholding