Crisis Inc.
Contractual Position – Temporary Coverage March 2026 until June 2026
Description The TeenTalk Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing confidential counseling and support to students and families in the assigned school and the community. They will support and collaborate with existing student support services and school staff by helping to identify youths at risk and develop appropriate actions for early assessment and intervention.
COUNSELING FOR AT RISK YOUTHS IN A MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL SETTING In Fairfield County CT (Ridgefield, CT AREA)
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 drug / alcohol use and high-risk behaviors
PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL MEETINGS / COMMITTEES / GROUPS
• Provide education in health classes
• Participate in school Safety / Crisis team.
• Network with community agencies.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to work with middle and high school age groups.
Knowledge of issues affecting adolescents including substance use.
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, Counseling, or Psychology
• Minimum of two (2) years counseling experience, including crisis intervention, with middle and high school age youth. Or equivalent combination of experience and training
Bi-Lingual preferred
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Description The TeenTalk Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing confidential counseling and support to students and families in the assigned school and the community. They will support and collaborate with existing student support services and school staff by helping to identify youths at risk and develop appropriate actions for early assessment and intervention.
COUNSELING FOR AT RISK YOUTHS IN A MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL SETTING In Fairfield County CT (Ridgefield, CT AREA)
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 drug / alcohol use and high-risk behaviors
PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL MEETINGS / COMMITTEES / GROUPS
• Provide education in health classes
• Participate in school Safety / Crisis team.
• Network with community agencies.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to work with middle and high school age groups.
Knowledge of issues affecting adolescents including substance use.
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, Counseling, or Psychology
• Minimum of two (2) years counseling experience, including crisis intervention, with middle and high school age youth. Or equivalent combination of experience and training
Bi-Lingual preferred
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