Position Description

Licensed School Counselor
Location GH Texas
Job Category Academy - Special Services Faculty (SPED, ESL, 504/MTSS, Intervention, Counseling, Behavior Spec.)
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JOB SPECIFICATION 

Job Title: Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker 

Reports to:  District Director Special Student Services     

Dept. /School: District Academic/Support Services Team 

EEO Classification: Professional 

FLSA STATUS: Salaried-Exempt, Full-time 

Primary Purpose: 
Provide responsive services to individual campuses and the community through district wide: Mental Health Wellness Initiatives, Crisis Management; Interventions for Targeted Students; Trainings; Data Collection and Analysis. 

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Guidance Curriculum

  • Conduct district wide presentations for schools
  • Use technology to upload and share lessons as needed
  • Research new programs and initiatives to implement district wide 

Individual Counseling 

  • Provide counseling for students, as needed 

Small Group Counseling

  • Provide counseling for students, as needed 

Districtwide Initiatives 

  • Develop and implement Mental Health Supports for individual campuses and at the district level
  • Raise awareness of monthly topics through website announcements, flyers, call outs and other  promotions in conjunction with the District Academic Team 

Accountability 

  • Monitor progress of students and all district wide initiatives
  • Keep a daily log of activities
  • Maintain and Outlook calendar 

Crisis Management 

  • On call for district wide emergencies
  • Support students making Anonymous Alerts reports
  • Conduct risk-assessments, as appropriate
  • Follow up with crisis Intervention reports as required 

Student Management

  • Demonstrate support for the district’s student management and mental health supports, policies and procedures 

Policy, Reports and Law

  • Support and follow local, state, and federal rules and policies 

Communications and Community Relations 

  • Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with headmaster, staff, parents, and the community
  • Articulate the district’s mission and strategic plan goals in the area of Guidance, Counseling, and Mental Health Responsive Services to the community and solicit support 

Referrals

  • Maintain district list of community agencies/resources for all regions
  • Provide referrals to school staff families as necessary
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: None 

Qualifications: 

  • Masters Degree Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Specialist School Psychologist (LSSP)
  • Two (2) years’ school or community based counseling, or social work Experience in a K-12 public school preferred 

Special Knowledge/Skills

  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of the types of services provided by school counselors and social workers
  • Proficient in technology, including computer skills, Microsoft applications, Google Ability to present to students, parents, and staff in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings
  • Knowledge of counseling procedures and protocols
  • Knowledge of interventions and best practices for students
  • Adept at data collection and analysis
  • Ability to create PowerPoints for district wide professional development Knowledge on best practices and research on mental health
  • Ability to create partnerships with mental health agencies and community organizations  

Compensation: 

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education. 

Additional Requirements: 

  • Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.   
  • Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.   
  • Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area. 
  • This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.    

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

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