Teen Talk Counselor

Kids In Crisis • Greenwich, CT

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About The Position

The TeenTalk Mental Health Counselor provides confidential counseling and support to students and families in an assigned school and the community. The counselor collaborates with school staff and existing student support services to identify at-risk youth and develop appropriate actions for early assessment and intervention.

The TeenTalk program provides 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 improve their chances of leading safe, productive adult lives. The counselor also participates in school meetings, committees, and groups, and contributes to awareness of after-hours support services available through Kids in Crisis.

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 in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of counseling experience, including crisis intervention, with middle- and high-school-age youth, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and counseling in response to students’ psychosocial needs.
• Respond to referrals from the counselor, students’ friends, parents, and school personnel.
• Maintain a visible and available presence among students.
• Collaborate with in-school student support services and staff.
• Conduct assessments, including assessments of high-risk behaviors.
• Make referrals using school services and outside resources.
• Maintain confidential client records.
• Enhance awareness of Kids in Crisis after-hours support services.
• Participate in Kids in Crisis on-call coverage.
• Provide education in health classes.
• Participate in the school Safety/Crisis team.
• Network with community agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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