Teen Mental Health Counselor - School-Based

Crisis Inc.; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids In Crisis seeks a TeenTalk Mental Health Counselor to provide confidential counseling to students and families in the school setting and the community. The role includes collaborating with school staff to identify at-risk youths and to develop early assessment and intervention actions.

Responsibilities include participating in school safety/crisis teams, delivering health education, and maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Minimum of two years counseling experience with middle/high school youth, including crisis intervention.
• Ability to conduct individual, family, and group sessions.
• Familiarity with abuse and neglect reporting procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential counseling to students and families in the assigned school and community.
• Identify at-risk youths and develop appropriate actions for early assessment and intervention.
• Support and collaborate with school staff and existing student services.
• Maintain confidential client records.
• Participate in Kids In Crisis on-call coverage and after-hours support.

Skills

Adolescent counseling

Crisis intervention

Group sessions

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Kids In Crisis seeks a TeenTalk Mental Health Counselor to provide confidential counseling to students and families in the school setting and the community. The role includes collaborating with school staff to identify at-risk youths and to develop early assessment and intervention actions.

Responsibilities include participating in school safety/crisis teams, delivering health education, and maintaining confidential records.