Middle-School Based Counselor

Children and Families First Delaware Inc • Wilmington, DE

4d • 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree and license eligible (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), required.
• Must take the exam within 2 years of hire date for clinical licensure.
• Professionals with a master’s degree in social work must have a minimum of an LMSW upon hire.
• 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.
• Travel required to attend meetings and training.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401 (k) plan with matching
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Education and Training Benefits, such as tuition assistance, clinical licensure assistance
• Perk's Plus, Employee Wellness Benefits
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay

What This Job Offers

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