Trauma-Informed High School Counselor (LCSW/LPC)

EQA Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) in New Orleans seeks a highly skilled counselor to provide individual and group counseling to students and lead the school’s trauma-informed approach. The role emphasizes supporting students with behavioral health needs and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, including counselors, deans, family coordinators, and psychologists.

The position focuses on assessments, interventions, crisis management, and community referrals, with a start date in

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years experience counseling adolescents with mental health, behavioral health, and trauma issues.
• Experience with restorative approaches, SAMSHA's 6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Approaches, and effective, culturally responsive interventions for adolescents with CPTSD.
• Experience in schools preferred but not required.
• Louisiana certification/licensure must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assessing student needs
• Connecting students to resources
• Designing and providing interventions and counseling
• Managing crisis prevention and interventions
• Training, consulting with, and supporting staff
• Coordinating wrap around services with community service providers
• Supporting dropout intervention programs
• Serving as a member of the School Based Level Committee
• Constantly developing your craft

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Strong communication

Collaboration

Data management

Education

LCSW or LPC

Job description

Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) in New Orleans seeks a highly skilled counselor to provide individual and group counseling to students and lead the school’s trauma-informed approach. The role emphasizes supporting students with behavioral health needs and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, including counselors, deans, family coordinators, and psychologists.

The position focuses on assessments, interventions, crisis management, and community referrals, with a start date in