Certified Mental Health Counselor

Catapult Learning • West Palm Beach, FL

3d • $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Catapult Learning is seeking a Certified Mental Health Counselor to join their team in West Palm Beach County, FL. This role supports students in grades K-12 within regular school hours. The Mental Health Counselor will play a critical role in supporting the behavioral, personal, emotional, and social development of students, creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that fosters student growth and development.

Requirements

• Current Florida state licensure required; LMHC, LMFT, LCSW.
• Master Degree in a Counseling Field (counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field).
• Intern licenses not accepted.
• Experience working with school-aged children and/or in educational settings.
• Willingness and ability to work with various grade levels.
• Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication.
• A passion to help students!

Responsibilities

• Counsel individual or small groups of students in multiple grade levels in a face-to-face school setting.
• Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every child with whom you engage.
• Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling, which may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.
• Provide support to families, classroom teachers, school principal and other school personnel to maximize effectiveness of services.
• Empower parents and school personnel by helping them access community resources that align with the unique needs of individual students and families.
• Complete paperwork that reflects accuracy and efficiency in every detail.
• Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support to those you serve.
• Forge a foundation of trust and reliability through a deep understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the Company Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual, the funding source, and the individual school.
• Ensure supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from classrooms/learning stations. Climbing stairs and light lifting may be required.
• Perform data entry in a timely fashion to meet deadlines (student attendance, progress reports, parent and classroom teacher communication forms, compliance documentation).
• Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain consistent communication with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and more) for full-time employees
• 401k plan with company match for full-time employees
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and personal time for employees who work 15 or more hours per week
• Paid holidays and other periods when schools are closed for full-time, salaried roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level