Mental Health/Academic Counselor- Part Time

JobID:

745

Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Special Education/School Counselor Date Posted:

6/1/2026

Location:

Districtwide Date Available:

August 2026

Closing Date:

Until filled

POSITION TITLE

Mental Health Counselor DATE:

June 2026

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

LOCATION

District

POSITION GOAL

Provide support to the Student Assistant Services Department OJRSD is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming community that respects diversity and equitably informs academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity, but who will contribute to the mission of inspiring critical thinking, compassionate action, and personal success within a culture that prioritizes access, dignity, and belonging for all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct drug and alcohol assessments and make recommendations Provide guidance information and resources Make referrals to appropriate community resources in accordance with school district guidelines Coordinate and implement group guidance programs, including anger management, grief, COA, changing families, anxiety, social skills, stress management, peer relations, and others topics as deemed necessary Respond to crisis situations when appropriate Collaborate with and support the Student Assistant Services Department

QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary. Bachelor's Degree in related field required Master's Degree and/or License in related field preferred Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop good relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Well organized with good time management skills. Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communications; and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups. Computer literate and competent with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Submission of PA School Personnel Health form. Current Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances. This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

$25.00 per hour, 499 hours for the year The Owen J. Roberts School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.