SY26-27 Mental Health Counselor

Fugees FamilyAtlanta, GA
Onsite

About The Position

Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (GFACS) is seeking a Mental Health Counselor for grades 6-12 who is deeply committed to the Fugees Family, Inc. mission and willing to exceed expectations to support students, families, and staff. This is a 10-month, exempt position reporting to the School Leader. While the program starts at the middle school level, the instructional scope begins with Kindergarten-level material, as many Fugees Academy students enter middle school performing significantly below grade level.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
  • Eligibility for state licensures or certification as required by the position and jurisdiction.
  • Knowledge of counseling theories, mental health assessment, treatment planning, and ethical standards.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
  • Excellent command of the English language with a passion for supporting expressive language in non-native speakers.
  • A strong sense of loving accountability and individual and collective responsibility.
  • Believe that all students are capable of academic achievement.
  • Commit to building deep, authentic relationships with students and families.
  • Duties and expectations are carried out in a positive, productive, accurate, and punctual/on-time manner.
  • Be receptive to coaching, mentoring, feedback, and performance evaluations for purposes of professional growth and development.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to listen attentively for extended periods.
  • Ability to read, review, and prepare clinical documents.
  • Ability to maintain focus during counseling sessions and administrative tasks.
  • Ability to detect verbal and behavioral cues that may indicate client distress or risk.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience providing counseling, case management, crisis response, or behavioral health services.
  • Current professional license or associate license, such as LPC, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent, depending on state requirements.
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
  • Training in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, or related evidence-based practices.
  • Experience using electronic health records or case documentation systems.
  • Bilingual or multilingual ability, depending on client population needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, group, family, or crisis counseling services.
  • Assess clients’ mental health needs, emotional concerns, behavioral patterns, and social circumstances.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans.
  • Help clients identify goals and develop practical strategies for managing personal, interpersonal, academic, or occupational difficulties.
  • Listen carefully to clients and demonstrate understanding of spoken information, emotions, and concerns.
  • Communicate treatment recommendations and clinical information clearly in both spoken and written form.
  • Recognize warning signs of emotional distress, crisis, self-harm, harm to others, substance use concerns, or other risks.
  • Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to evaluate client needs, identify patterns, and select appropriate interventions.
  • Maintain confidential client records, progress notes, assessments, and treatment documentation.
  • Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, educators, case managers, or community agencies as appropriate.
  • Refer clients to additional services, specialists, or community resources when needed.
  • Support clients in developing coping skills, communication skills, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable professional ethics, confidentiality laws, and agency policies.
  • Participate in supervision, case consultation, continuing education, and professional development activities.

Benefits

  • Benefits provided through the State of Georgia’s State Health Benefit Plan
  • Specific medical, dental, and vision plans covered 100% for employees and 50% for eligible dependents
  • Generous employer contribution towards the employee’s retirement plan as part of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
  • Paid holidays and days off
  • Paid family leave and backup care reimbursement
  • Working for a mission-driven organization doing impactful work
  • A fun, collaborative, and balanced culture
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