Teen Talk Counselor Kids In Crisis - 3.7 Greenwich, CT Job Details Full-time From $60,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications School experience Safety assessments for crisis intervention support Abuse and neglect policy adherence Family collaboration in education Writing skills Group facilitation in therapy Community resource utilization for student support Family counseling Community resource coordination in health services social work Experience working with high schoolers Collaboration with other professionals for student support Experience working with middle schoolers Adolescents Working with families Community relationship building School counseling services facilitation Child & youth therapy Family communication in school social work Child abuse reporting laws Full Job Description The Kids In Crisis TeenTalk program provides critical mental health support and resources to help adolescents navigate difficult circumstances, avoid reaching crisis points, manage crises during and beyond school hours, achieve academic success, and optimize their chances of achieving safe, productive adult lives.

RESPONSIBLITIES

: The TeenTalk Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing confidential counseling and support to students and families in the assigned school and the community. S/he will support and collaborate with existing student support services and school staff by helping to identify at risk youths and develop appropriate actions for early assessment and intervention.

COUNSELING FOR AT RISK YOUTHS IN A MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL SETTING

Provide assessments and counseling, in response to the psycho-social needs of students Act on referrals, by self, friends, parents, and school personnel Maintain a visible and available presence among the students Work collaboratively with in school student support services and staff Conduct assessments, including high-risk behaviors Make referrals utilizing school services and outside resources Maintain confidential client records. Enhance awareness of after-hours support services available through Kids in Crisis. Participate in Kids In Crisis on call Coverage Other duties as assigned

PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL MEETINGS/COMMITTEES/GROUPS

Provide education in health classes Participate in school Safety / Crisis team. Network with community agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

(minimum) Demonstrated ability to work with middle and high school age groups. Knowledge of issues affecting adolescents including high risk behaviors. Ability to facilitate individual, family, and group sessions. Familiarity with abuse and neglect identification and reporting procedures Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school administration, staff, community organizations and individuals. Knowledge of community resources available to youth and their families. Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master's degree required from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Counseling Minimum of two (2) years counseling experience, including crisis intervention, with middle and high school age youth. Or equivalent combination of experience and training