School-Based Student Support & Prevention Counselor

C3 Wellbeing; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nathanael Greene Middle School is seeking a qualified Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) to join a school-based team serving students facing substance use, stress, trauma, and related challenges.

You will be embedded in the school community, working with educators, families, and partners to help students stay connected to learning and access needed supports. This is a full-time, in-person, school-year position emphasizing prevention and early intervention.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health specialty (Social Work, Counseling or Psychology).
• 1–2 years supervised counseling experience with teens.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and drugs.
• Professional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage adolescents in various sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead school-wide prevention campaigns focused on substance use and mental health.
• Provide classroom-based prevention education using evidence-based curriculum.
• Screen and identify at-risk students and connect them to care.
• Provide short-term intervention and support to students.
• Facilitate evidence-based individual and group early intervention programs.
• Support students reentering school after treatment or crisis.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners.
• Document services, referrals, and outcomes in a secure data system.
• Be a steady, calm presence in challenging times.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Counseling

Master’s degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Job description

Nathanael Greene Middle School is seeking a qualified Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) to join a school-based team serving students facing substance use, stress, trauma, and related challenges.

You will be embedded in the school community, working with educators, families, and partners to help students stay connected to learning and access needed supports. This is a full-time, in-person, school-year position emphasizing prevention and early intervention.