Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Florida state licensure or certification required (LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, or school counseling certification).
• Accept intern licenses.
• Master Degree in a Counseling Field (counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field)
• Experience working with school-aged children and/or in educational settings
• Willingness and ability to work with various grade levels
• Ability to navigate online platforms for record keeping and communication
• A passion to help students.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individual or small groups of students in multiple grade levels in a face-to-face school setting.
• Positively impact the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional welfare of every child with whom you engage.
• Nurture student potential through personalized, small group, and classroom counseling, which may focus on academic, emotional, behavioral, or developmental issues.
• Provide support to families, classroom teachers, school principal and other school personnel to maximize effectiveness of services.
• Perform learning assessments (when requested and appropriate) of students’ learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses—to shed light on academic performance and inform further referral.
• Empower parents and school personnel by helping them access community resources that align with the unique needs of individual students and families.
• Champion administrative excellence by completing paperwork that reflects accuracy and efficiency in every detail.
• Stay at the forefront of current changes and trends in the field, equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to deliver guidance and support to those you serve.
• Forge a foundation of trust and reliability through a deep understanding of the rules and procedures set forth by the Company Counseling Policy and Procedure Manual, the funding source, and the individual school.
• Ensure supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from classrooms/learning stations. Climbing stairs and light lifting may be required.
• Perform data entry in a timely fashion to meet deadlines (student attendance, progress reports, parent and classroom teacher communication forms, compliance documentation).
• Establish and maintain student forms and files as required by company, local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintain consistent communication with company supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, and parents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off for periods when schools are closed (for full-time, salaried roles)