Middle-School Based Counselor

Children and Families First Delaware Inc•Wilmington, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team as a School-Based Counselor, where you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of students. You will work collaboratively within a dynamic educational environment to provide essential therapeutic services, fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes emotional growth and academic success. The Behavioral Health Consultant Program is a year-round program providing brief mental health screening and individual, group and family mental health counseling services in middle school settings across the state of Delaware. Provide intervention for students and families that address the student’s behavior and family issues that impact school performance and social and emotional development. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student assessments and needs. Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and parents to support student well-being and academic success. Maintain accurate and confidential records of therapy sessions and student progress. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student cases and develop comprehensive support strategies. Educate and train school staff on mental health awareness and best practices for supporting students. Advocate for students’ mental health needs and connect them with external resources and services when necessary. Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts. Establish comprehensive plans for services to ensure student and family needs are met. Conduct school based group counseling/therapy using an evidenced-based model. Provide crisis assessment, clinical interventions, psycho-educational groups and training to school professionals, parents, guardians and family members. Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model, principles and practices. Document all screenings, assessments and consultations in appropriate database. Travel required to attend meetings and training. Full-time with benefits. Current positions available in the following middle schools: Skyline Middle School Kurumba Academy George Read

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree with a clinical license (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), preferred. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree and license eligible (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), required. If not licensed, must complete the process and take the exam within 2 years of hire date.
Strong understanding of child and adolescent development
Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions for school-aged children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and school administration
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records
Experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in school-based therapy.
Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree with a clinical license (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide intervention for students and families that address the student’s behavior and family issues that impact school performance and social and emotional development.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student assessments and needs.
Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and parents to support student well-being and academic success.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of therapy sessions and student progress.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student cases and develop comprehensive support strategies.
Educate and train school staff on mental health awareness and best practices for supporting students.
Advocate for students’ mental health needs and connect them with external resources and services when necessary.
Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts.
Establish comprehensive plans for services to ensure student and family needs are met.
Conduct school based group counseling/therapy using an evidenced-based model.
Provide crisis assessment, clinical interventions, psycho-educational groups and training to school professionals, parents, guardians and family members.
Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model, principles and practices.
Document all screenings, assessments and consultations in appropriate database.