School Based Counselor/Therapist - Crestwood Schools

Axess Family Services, Inc.•Ravenna, OH

49m•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves interviewing and completing psychosocial intake diagnostic assessments with children and families. The counselor will provide therapeutic interventions in the school and outpatient office, engaging clients throughout the summer to ensure continuity of care. The role aims to improve mental health adjustments, help clients mobilize their strengths and resources, and serve hard-to-reach or resistant clients and families. Additionally, the position includes providing school consultation services and potentially administering psychological tests if qualified.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling or social work.
Knowledge and skills in the needs and identification of abused and neglected children; child development and individual and family functioning.
Ability to solve complex problems and potential crisis mental health client problems.
Effective time management and interviewing skills.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability (if applicable).
Ability to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation) (if applicable).
Experience in treating children, adolescents, and families individually or in a group setting.
Unrestricted LPC/LPCC or LSW/LISW license to practice in the State of Ohio.
Unrestricted State of Ohio driver’s license.
Compliance with AFS’ written standards, including its Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Interview and complete psychosocial intake diagnostic assessments with children and families.
Counsel clients after selecting a therapeutic approach, establishing measurable goals/objectives, frequency, intensity, location, and duration of treatment.
Provide therapeutic interventions in the school and engage clients during the summer to continue treatment.
Effect improved mental health adjustments, aid clients in mobilizing inner strengths and environmental/social resources to improve social functioning.
Serve hard-to-reach resistant clients and families.
Provide school consultation services.
Administer and interpret intelligence, achievement, interest, personality, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate treatment plans (if qualified).
Adhere to agency personnel policies and procedures, ODMH/CARF standards, and fulfill documentation and reporting requirements.
Attend and participate in staff treatment meetings, workshops, and supervision.
Work summer programming in an outpatient setting when school is out of session.
Adhere to productivity expectations (850+50 summer).
Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.