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Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Part-Time After-School Counselor

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Carrollton, Texas, us, 75011

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Position Type: Professional/Part -Time Counselor

Date Posted: 10/3/2025

Location: Educational Services Div Complex

Job Title:

Part-Time After-School Counselor

Wage/Hour Status:

Hourly Reports to:

Executive Director of Counseling Services

Pay Grade:

TBD Dept./School:

Counseling / Leadership & Learning

Date Revised:

October 1, 2025

Primary Purpose: Provide short-term,

solution-focused counseling services to CFBISD students through the Counseling Connections Center, located at the Educational Services Division, during after-school hours.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification/Licensure

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LPC-A, LMFT, LMSW)

Special Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in counseling children, adolescents, and families Strong knowledge and application of solution-focused brief counseling strategies Training/experience with activity-based counseling (e.g., play therapy, sand tray) Knowledge of local mental health and community resources Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Fluency in Spanish preferred

Experience (Preferred)

Minimum two (2) years as a professional counselor Experience providing group and/or family counseling

Major Responsibilities and Duties Obtain informed consent and explain confidentiality guidelines before initiating services Collaboratively set short-term counseling goals with students and families; monitor and document progress 2. Provide solution-focused, brief counseling interventions tailored to student needs3. Communicate with parents/guardians to establish goals, recommend home supports, and share progress updates Make referrals to community resources when appropriate Secure release of information, as required, to coordinate care with other providers Collaborate with students' campus counselors when appropriate Complete all required suicide prevention and self-harm protocols when concerns arise Maintain compliance with all legal, ethical, and district standards for confidentiality Consult with the Counseling Center Director as needed

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Computer, standard office/therapy equipment

Posture/Motion:

Sitting, standing, walking; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, and pushing/pulling

Lifting:

Up to 15 lbs.

Environment: Primarily indoors; some district travel; occasional exposure to outdoor elements (sun, heat, cold, inclement weather)

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work occasional extended or irregular hours

Reviewed by: Vicky Cisneros Date: October 1, 2025

Approved by: Kyalla Bowens Date: October 1, 2025