School Therapist & Guidance Counselor

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The School Therapist & Guidance Counselor works collaboratively with students, staff, and families to provide therapy and guidance counseling that promotes a positive school climate, emphasizing support for students' academic and social-emotional development.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in school counseling required.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in School Counseling and a Nebraska School Counseling Certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Current Nebraska licensure/certification in one of the following area(s): Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP, PLMHP, LIMHP), Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW), Clinical Social Work (CSW), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist or licensure (PLMHP, MPHP, LIMHP, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic and social-emotional counseling to students and support team.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and families to address student needs and provide interventions.
• Assists students with college and career planning, including scholarship and financial aid guidance.
• Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues including classroom observation and appropriate service determination as appropriate.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Enhances the awareness of mental health needs, services, and promotes community understanding of mental health.
• Assists teachers and students in overcoming school-related problems that impede learning.
• Assists in the interpretation of school and home policies, programs and procedures for students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Remains available to students and teachers to provide assistance that will lead each student to improved social behavior, self-understanding, maturity, and improved academic and vocational performance.
• Works with students on an individual and group basis to solve educational and personal problems by developing sessions to support student well-being.
• Interacts with various professionals and family members regarding individual student progress including participating in meetings and communicating progress, setbacks and needs.
• Promotes positive school culture and student engagement in academics and extracurricular activities.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs in pharmacy benefits.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree