School Health Counselor

Wexford County District Health Department; Cadillac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly culture

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Days Off

Job summary

Wexford County District Health Department seeks a full-time adolescent counselor/therapist to deliver school-based mental health services. The role spans 3 days in Manton and 2 in Brethren schools, with potential summer hour adjustments.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support youths and their families. The position requires a Master's degree in social work or counseling and licensure (MSW-Clinical or LPC) preferred, with

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• Fully licensed MSW-Clinical or LPC preferred; Limited Licenses considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for adolescents.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans with multidisciplinary team.
• Provide short-term, goal-oriented counseling addressing identified needs.
• Coordinate mental health counseling/therapy services across care teams.
• Maintain timely documentation of assessments, plans and interventions.

Skills

Counseling skills

Adolescent development

Interpersonal communication

CRP certification

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Location:
105 5th ST., Manton, MI, 49663, United States
Base Pay:
$28.88 - $40.51 / Hour
Job Category:
Counselor, Therapist
Industry:
Public Health, School Health
Employee Type:
Regular Exempt FT
Required Degree:
Masters
Travel:
25%
Manage Others:
No
Minimum Experience:
2 Years

Description

This is a full-time position that will work 3 days per week in Manton Schools and 2 days per week in Brethren Schools with the option of reducing hours in the summer months. Working independently and with minimal supervision, provides counseling/therapy services in school-based Adolescent Health Center, assisting adolescents in defining their social, emotional, and environmental needs; and enabling adolescents to recognize and utilize internal and external resources to address issues and problems and resolve needs. Responsible for delivery of care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of services. Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary team to achieve desirable outcomes for adolescents, their families and school community.

Essential Duties

• Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessment of adolescents to identify sources of issues or problems, and determine appropriate paths to optimum mental, emotional and physical health.
• Works closely with all members of adolescent health team in developing comprehensive treatment plans to meet identified needs of adolescent clients. Monitors and evaluates client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Provides short-term, goal-oriented counseling to address identified needs and to explore available options; involving family members as necessary.
• Works with adolescent, family and other team members in conducting comprehensive needs assessment, which includes gathering and assessing information regarding the clients needs, mental health status, support systems, and available financial, community and governmental resources.
• Responsible for coordination of mental health counseling/therapy services.
• Maintains pertinent and timely documentation of assessments, plans and interventions.
• Collects and maintains information for quality assurance indicators as required.
• Organizes and provides assigned program-specific social services and supports to individuals and/or families, directly or through referrals to appropriate services.
• Maintains professional working relationship with adolescents, families, staff members, medical providers and school staff.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned or in response to emergencies, workload or staffing shortages.
• Maintains professional knowledge, and keeps current on assigned program requirements, regulations, protocols, and practices to ensure continual compliance and quality improvement.
• Represents agency or clinic at school, community, governmental or public functions and forums as needed.
• Maintains up-to-date vaccines including flu (influenza,) in accordance with CDC guidelines: Recommended Vaccines for Healthcare Workers.

Requirements

• Masters prepared graduate of an accredited school of social work, counseling, or related program.
• Fully licensed Master of Social Work-Clinical or Fully Licensed Professional Counselor by State of Michigan and qualified to receive third-party insurance payments for mental health services preferred. Will consider Limited Licensed individuals.
• One year providing adolescent/family social work in a community health setting preferred.
• Ability to perform role responsibilities with minimal supervision, within scope of practice, and seek guidance from Mental Health Supervisor as needed.
• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of the principles/practices of adolescent psychosocial behavior, and adolescent growth and development theory and best practices.
• Communication skills necessary to interact appropriately with adolescents, parents/guardians, co-workers, school staff, and the public through listening, speaking, and understanding.
• High-level discretion and commitment to comply with established patient confidentiality and health information integrity following policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as member of a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with variety of internal and external contacts in developing and implementing comprehensive assessments and plans of care.
• Emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with clients, families, school personnel and AHC team.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of general computer/office programs. Ability to learn and effectively utilize software applications relative to the program assignment including the electronic health record.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse communities and families.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills; and ability to analyze and interpret detailed and complex or nuanced qualitative and quantitative data.
• Reliable transportation with valid Michigan drivers license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training, or meetings.

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

• Integrity
• Service Oriented
• Health Equity
• Communication
• Community Engagement

What we offer:

• Family-first company culture
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Days Off (PDO)
• Personal Days
• Competitive Insurance 3 options to choose from
• Dental and Vision
• MERS Retirement Plan
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave