Returning Campus Clinician

HIGH JUMP • Chicago, IL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Clinician should be a certified School Psychologist, School Counselor or Social Worker that will play a vital role in providing mental health support and counseling services to students participating in our summer program. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical psychology or counseling, with experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings. The Campus Clinician will initiate opportunities to collaborate and problem-solve with High Jump Staff regarding student concerns, maintain organized documentation and records of student check-ins, and prioritize high-risk situations (e.g., crisis), communicating with appropriate individuals in a timely manner (e.g., Case Manager, Parent).

Requirements

• Current licensure or certification as a school counselor, clinical psychologist, or mental health counselor
• Experience providing counseling services to children and adolescents in educational settings
• Strong understanding of child and adolescent development, mental health disorders, and evidence-based interventions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to school counseling and mental health services
• Experience working with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience with trauma-informed approaches to counseling and support
• Must be 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Initiate opportunities to collaborate and problem-solve with High Jump Staff regarding student concerns
• Maintain organized documentation and records of student check-ins
• Prioritize high-risk situations (e.g., crisis), and communicate with appropriate individuals in a timely manner (e.g., Case Manager, Parent)
• Provide case-by-case services ranging from individual counseling, identification and assessment, interventions, crisis intervention, and support for navigating referrals for community services
• Organize educational opportunities (e.g., groups, lessons, discussions) surrounding topics that will develop competencies to serve the student in all contexts
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for supporting students' mental health and well-being
• Provide consultation and support to teachers and staff on best practices for promoting positive mental health in the classroom

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed