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ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. RE-11J

Mental Health Counselor

ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. RE-11J, Alamosa, Colorado, United States, 81101

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ALAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. RE-11J Definition

The staff member will recognize the warning signs of various mental health disorders in students. Assess the risk of, intervene in, respond and prevent youth suicidal behavior and other social emotional issues. Provide direct services to students, school staff and work collaboratively with community service and long term therapy providers. A staff member responsible for supporting the social/emotional needs of high school students in their personal development to support the learning process.

The individual must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) or related DORA license or a Licensed Social Worker Experience in mediation and small group counseling to address social/emotional issues. Strong knowledge of counseling practices and ethics Experience and knowledge of trauma informed practice and strategies

TITLE: AHS SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL COUNSELOR

Definition

The staff member will recognize the warning signs of various mental health disorders in students. Assess the risk of, intervene in, respond and prevent youth suicidal behavior and other social emotional issues. Provide direct services to students, school staff and work collaboratively with community service and long term therapy providers. A staff member responsible for supporting the social/emotional needs of high school students in their personal development to support the learning process.

Qualifications

The individual must be appropriately certified and/or licensed as a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) or related DORA license or a Licensed Social Worker Experience in mediation and small group counseling to address social/emotional issues. Strong knowledge of counseling practices and ethics Experience and knowledge of trauma informed practice and strategies

Reports To

The building principal

Job Goals

Creation and implementation of prevention programs focused on social emotional issues. Skilled and experienced in mediation. Maximize student learning by meeting students’ social/emotional needs Work with counseling team and student service providers to meet student needs

Professional/Ethical Responsibilities

Confidentiality Courtesy Cooperation and positive attitude Reliability/punctuality Timeliness in respect to deadlines Respectfulness toward others Honesty

Responsibilities And Duties

Provide individual and/or small group counseling Provide resources and support to staff members Other duties as assigned

Terms Of Employment

Full Time per school calendar

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and procedures.

FLSA Status: Exempt

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