Teen Talk Counselor

Kids In Crisis•Greenwich, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kids In Crisis TeenTalk program provides critical mental health support and resources to help adolescents navigate difficult circumstances, avoid reaching crisis points, manage crises during and beyond school hours, achieve academic success, and optimize their chances of achieving safe, productive adult lives.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work with middle and high school age groups
Knowledge of issues affecting adolescents including high risk behaviors
Ability to facilitate individual, family, and group sessions
Familiarity with abuse and neglect identification and reporting procedures
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school administration, staff, community organizations and individuals
Knowledge of community resources available to youth and their families
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking
Master's degree required from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Counseling
Minimum of two (2) years counseling experience, including crisis intervention, with middle and high school age youth
Or equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

Provide assessments and counseling, in response to the psycho-social needs of students
Act on referrals, by self, friends, parents, and school personnel
Maintain a visible and available presence among the students
Work collaboratively with in school student support services and staff
Conduct assessments, including high-risk behaviors
Make referrals utilizing school services and outside resources
Maintain confidential client records
Enhance awareness of after-hours support services available through Kids in Crisis
Participate in Kids In Crisis on call Coverage
Other duties as assigned
Provide education in health classes
Participate in school Safety / Crisis team
Network with community agencies