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Southwestern Consolidated Schools

School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Southwestern Consolidated Schools, Shelbyville, Indiana, United States, 46176

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Position Type: Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted: 6/16/2025

Location: Both schools

Date Available: Immediate

Closing Date: Until Filled

Mental Health Counselor

Job Description 184 day contract Salary - As per the Master Salary Agreement Benefits - As per the Master Salary Agreement Contact Person - Mrs. Beth Haehl, Principal, bhoeing@swshelby.k12.in.us Requirements:

Preferred candidates will have one of the following credentials: Licensed School Counselor, Social Worker License, Counselors (LPC/LMHC/NCC, or other mental health and counseling certifications. Experience in the essential skills setting preferred Collaboration

Work with teachers, building principals and administration to promote a healthy, positive learning environment for students and staff Serve on multidisciplinary teams to promote safe and caring family and home environments Participate in community activities that lead to stronger family supports and services Consistently increase knowledge of community resources, as well as build relationships with representatives of agencies that can assist students and families Partner with other staff members to observe, collect data and develop plans to assist students identified as needing support to improve performance Intervention Services

Provide individual support services Provide group support services Consult with staff/parents/guardians Advocacy for students, including the areas of child abuse and neglect, confidentiality and encouraging parent involvement Provide appropriate referrals for families Plan programming for the school that addresses identified areas of need in the general population Assist in the implementation of bullying and drug prevention programming Provide guidance lessons to each grade level

To Apply: Applications may be accessed at www.swshelby.k12.in.us