School Wellness Counselor ~ DeSoto

Volunteers of America North Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Volunteers of America North Louisiana is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunity, promoting dignity, and inspiring change through personalized housing, health, and human services. This role involves providing school-based wellness and mental health counseling services within DeSoto Parish. The organization emphasizes a trauma-informed approach, employee well-being, and professional growth, offering a collaborative culture and opportunities to make a significant impact in the community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work required.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must take a TB test.
• Compassion and passion for mental health.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer / Tech Savvy.
• Independent.
• Team Player.
• Creative.
• Energetic.
• Openness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Provisionally licensed in the State of Louisiana.
• Experience in school-based mental health.
• Experience with trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with recipients and their families.
• Provide individual and family supportive counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention and crisis de-escalation support.
• Provide educational and skills-building interventions to improve client/family functioning.
• Provide interventions in the office, client's home, and/or community.
• Conduct and gather information for a psycho-social assessment.
• Accurately and efficiently document client interactions.
• Maintain effective collaborative relationships with other service agencies/programs in the community.
• Provide referral and linkage to community supports as needed and appropriate.
• Independently work and schedule counseling sessions and interventions.
• Meet or exceed established key performance indicator goals.
• Collaborate and consult with clinical supervisor frequently for professional growth and development.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings required by the program.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Accrue sick time and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• 401K with matching after 1 year of service
• Paid for all time worked (billable and non-billable)
• CEU opportunities for provisionally licensed offered frequently
• Promote a healthy work life balance and a 40-hour work week
• Substantial on-boarding training and supports for new hires
• Ongoing clinical supervision and support provided
• Technology is provided

What This Job Offers

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