Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, health, or related discipline.
• Excellent presentation and counseling skills.
• Active interest in preventing youth substance abuse.
• Superb oral and written skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• NYS Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) preferred
• Three years’ experience in counseling preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide information, assessment and referral services to students covering a range of problem behaviors including behavioral problems in the classroom.
• Provide prevention counseling services using a short-term solution focused format as indicated.
• Assist students in the development of specific service plans to address identified problem behavior.
• Provide training, education, and information services to school staff.
• Conduct prevention/education groups for students targeted at high-risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and other behavior-related issues.
• Communicate with designated school personnel regarding program status and administrative information.
• Maintain appropriate records for each student abiding by State and Federal recording and confidential guidelines.
• Provide evidenced-based classroom program(s) with fidelity as defined by program parameters.
• Develop and maintain professional contacts with community agencies and referral sources.
• Be aware of most recent information and research in the alcohol/substance abuse and Student Assistance fields.
• Report program information and results data to supervisor and to the WITNYS online system.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off policy
• Paid sick leave
• Vast training opportunities