What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRISIS COUNSELOR - DISTRICT-WIDE position at Bryan County Schools?
The Crisis Counselor/Mental Health Support position will work closely with building administrative teams as well as building counseling teams to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services.
The Crisis Counselor/Mental Health Support position will also work with a district-level administrative team and to coordinate consistent support services across the district. This position will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students in the Bryan County School System. The primary focus will be on building students’ capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being.
This is a 210-day position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A certificate in school counseling and/or school social work
Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Crisis Intervention experience
Strong mental health background
Secondary experience preferred
Strong service coordination abilities
Experience in the use of technology
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication
Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of children from various backgrounds
Knowledge of and experience with mediation and conflict resolution
High level of organizational skills and initiative
Strong communication skills
Experience and training in mental health support within a learning or school environment
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Crisis Counselor/Mental Health Support position will work closely with building administrative teams to:
Provide individual mental health counseling
Address bullying/harassment
Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such as anger/stress management, cyber safety, etc.)
Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills
Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution
Provide crisis assistance (i.e., family death)
Provide truancy intervention
Provide mental health resources
Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long-term therapy or intervention; advocacy
Provide small group mental health counseling (i.e., anger/stress management, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)
Address mental health and mental illness
Address risky behaviors (i.e., alcohol/drug use)
Address depression and anxiety (i.e., suicide ideation)
Address abuse (i.e., physical, emotional, sexual)
Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students
May provide some academic counseling duties and other duties specific to building needs if time permits
The Crisis Counselor/Mental Health Support position will also be required to be a member of the district Crisis Response Team and meet regularly with building and district level administration.
The Crisis Counselor/Mental Health Support position will also work with a district-level administrative team and to coordinate consistent support services across the district. This position will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students in the Bryan County School System. The primary focus will be on building students’ capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being.
This is a 210-day position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A certificate in school counseling and/or school social work
Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Crisis Intervention experience
Strong mental health background
Secondary experience preferred
Strong service coordination abilities
Experience in the use of technology
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication
Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of children from various backgrounds
Knowledge of and experience with mediation and conflict resolution
High level of organizational skills and initiative
Strong communication skills
Experience and training in mental health support within a learning or school environment
RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Crisis Counselor/Mental Health Support position will work closely with building administrative teams to:
Provide individual mental health counseling
Address bullying/harassment
Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such as anger/stress management, cyber safety, etc.)
Develop youth leadership and empowerment skills
Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution
Provide crisis assistance (i.e., family death)
Provide truancy intervention
Provide mental health resources
Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long-term therapy or intervention; advocacy
Provide small group mental health counseling (i.e., anger/stress management, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)
Address mental health and mental illness
Address risky behaviors (i.e., alcohol/drug use)
Address depression and anxiety (i.e., suicide ideation)
Address abuse (i.e., physical, emotional, sexual)
Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students
May provide some academic counseling duties and other duties specific to building needs if time permits
The Crisis Counselor/Mental Health Support position will also be required to be a member of the district Crisis Response Team and meet regularly with building and district level administration.
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