School Based Mental Health Counselor

School Based Mental Health Counselor TeachIowa Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Comm School District - Eddyville, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5710449

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

School Based Mental Health Counselor Job Summary:

The School Based Mental Health Counselor position will work closely with the building administrative team as well as the building counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services. The School Based Mental Health Counselor position will also work with a district-level administrative team to coordinate consistent support services across the District. The School Based Mental Health Counselor position will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students. The primary focus will be on building students' capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being. Essential Functions (Not All Inclusive): Provide individual mental health counseling Address bullying/harassment Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such as anger/stress management, cyber safety, etc.) Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution Provide crisis assistance (i.e. family death) Provide truancy intervention Provide mental health resources Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long term counseling or intervention; advocacy Provide small group mental health counseling (i.e. anger/stress management, peer issues, self- esteem, grief, relationships, etc.) Address mental health and mental illness Address risky behaviors (i.e. alcohol/drug use) Address depression and anxiety (i.e. suicide ideation) Address abuse (i.e. physical, emotional, sexual) Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students Maintain regular contact with the parent/guardian of each student client Attend IEP meetings when necessary and available Serve on the building/district crisis response team Collaborate with SEL district leaders in promoting district initiatives Participate in relevant professional development opportunities as specified by the grant project director

Qualifications:

Candidate must have a graduate degree in Educational Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or other closely related field AND be licensed or have the ability to become licensed in the state of Iowa as a counselor {LMHC, LMSW, LMFT, Licensed School Counselor} Must be able to relate to and communicate effectively with children, parents, and peers Must be able to take direction and adhere to district policies and guidelines Must have a collaborative, growth mindset and the ability to work as a positive team member Must have superior attention to detail and the ability to contribute to the problem solving process Regular, predictable, consistent attendance is essential Ability to work independently, de-escalate, and maintain confidentiality This position is solely funded with federal grant funds and will be available while grant funds are in force. Grant funds are anticipated through the 2027-2028 school year.

Position Type:

Full-time