High School Mental Health Counselor, LPC or LCSW required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and retirement Reports to: Principal Detailed Responsibilities Assessment Select psycho-social assessments that are informed of a knowledge of the impact of race, gender and social in justice on the family and youth. Complete psycho-social assessments on every student every semester Effectively and appropriately assess needs, characteristics, and interactions of students, families, staff, and community Use DSM V and current research to accurately assess student needs Conduct compliant and productive Functional Behavior Assessments Maintain electronic and paper records of assessments and share with students, families, and staff as appropriate to insure empowerment and appropriate interventions and in keeping with confidentiality mandates Resources Research and vet resources and build partnerships with high quality providers Collaborate with team to insure all students are connected with appropriate referrals, supports and resources Track referral outcomes and advocate for students and families to insure they receive appropriate care Assists students in accessing formal and informal community resources Interventions & Counseling Design effective intervention strategies for students, parents, and staff which lead students to be more successful in school including but not limited to students with IEPs, 504s, and BIPs Serve on SBLC to review student needs and make decisions regarding interventions, placements, and supports Manage caseload of short and long term cases, insuring all students have appropriate treatment plans and that all students make progress on those plans Provide high quality individual counselor using cognitive behavioral therapy or other best practices Design and provide high quality group counseling around student needs including, but not limited to, grief, trauma, substance abuse, conflict resolution, anger management using C-BITs and other best practices Engage families, do home visits, mediate with family members and otherwise include families in students’ growth and development Provide all services in ways that build upon students’ individual strengths and assets and maximize students’ opportunities for agency their healing/growth Crisis Prevention and Intervention In collaboration with students, families, and staff, design crisis plans for high needs students Train students and staff to handle crisis in safe, restorative, and appropriate ways Staff training and consultation Design and provide training for staff on trauma informed care, mental health issues, best practices, and secondary trauma Consult with staff and leaders on issues such as attendance, confidentiality, ethnicity and diversity, mental health, behavioral management, discipline, crisis intervention, and child abuse and neglect Program Management & Accountability Design evaluation systems and collect and analyze data to insure evidence based decision making Collect, communicate, and analyze student records and data to insure appropriate student progress Conform to the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work practice Maintain appropriate communication and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, state law and school policy. Constantly Develop your Craft Set goals for student development and professional growth Actively reflect on your own work and monitor progress toward goals Productively seek, give, and use feedback Positively contribute to the school’s collegial community Participate in all scheduled professional development activities and seek out additional opportunities Involve yourself in the continual development and improvement of the school’s curriculum, culture, and program.

• EQA encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals.
• EQA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
• EQA does not sponsor employment visas.
• EQA encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals.
• EQA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
• EQA does not sponsor employment visas.
• In compliance with state law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in a Louisiana public school via the appropriate background checks.