Mental Health Counselor

General Job Description:    Mental Health Counselors are responsible for the delivery of mental health care to assigned clients at their designated school location(s). They provide training and consultation services to school staff and parents to support the overall mental health goals.

Reports to:   Executive Director of Special Services

Qualifications:   

• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or related field
• Current licensure/certification as a professional counselor, social worker, psychologist or related field
• Possess a strong knowledge of common behavioral/mental health diagnoses (DSM-5) and evidence-based therapeutic treatments for school-aged children

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct mental health services to assigned clients, including diagnostic assessment, individual/family/group therapy, and crisis intervention
• Create treatment plans and complete progress summaries
• Provide support to students who are currently in, or have recently been in, crisis through risk assessments and follow-up care
• Provide coordination of services and reentry support for students returning from a psychiatric hospitalization or treatment program
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and clinical supervision
• Provide consultation to school staff regarding mental health issues of assigned clients, as appropriate
• Provide training to staff, parents and students with a focus on prevention
• Provide complete and timely documentation of support services rendered

• Attend appropriate in-service training programs, staff meetings, and individual student conferences as requested by supervisor and in compliance with established district guidelines
• Keep all student and school related information confidential in accordance with federal and state guidelines and Board policy
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Adhere to established federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration

Terms of Employment:  190 day contract (school year)

Salary:   Fort Mill Schools - Teacher Salary Schedule

Evaluation: According to the district’s board policy for certified and professional staff