School Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field; listed required education includes a master’s in behavioral health or social work.
• Current, valid, unrestricted independent counseling license from a state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, or a commonwealth, authorizing practice as an independent practitioner.
• Less than two years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Intermediate-level competency with technology and software, including Microsoft Suite, internet navigation, smartphone/tablet and application navigation, and video-conferencing platforms.
• Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children and respond quickly to emergent situations in varied locations on military installations and in school settings.
• Ability to traverse short or long distances, including rugged or uneven outdoor terrain such as steep inclines, stairs, and grass, and to work outdoors in varied weather and military-base conditions.
• Ability to meet site-specific requirements; some assignments may require current immunizations or vaccinations and proof of receipt.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship and fluency in English.
• Understanding, sensitivity, and empathy for service members and their families, and ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) clearance, Installation Records Check (IRC), criminal background check, and FBI fingerprint check.
• Possess a valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM COR; personnel may be required to pass tests and obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles for TDY locations.
• Meet Magellan MFLC CYB criteria for experience with children and youth and specialty in child and adolescent development or psychology.
• For school assignment, have prior work experience in a school setting.
• Be local to the Fort Bragg area or willing to relocate to become local.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused counseling to eligible children and youth of service members.
• Conduct assessments, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referrals and linkage to resources, and follow-up as indicated.
• Consult with parents, school personnel, installation staff, and command regarding behavioral health issues affecting children and youth.
• Support DoDEA and community-school staff and personnel, youth programs, and summer camps when assigned.
• Provide parent training and guidance, health and wellness presentations, training, and participate in health fairs and other installation activities focused on children and youth.
• Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining confidentiality and anonymity.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources focused on children and youth and provide appropriate linkages.
• Remain visible and accessible in assigned schools and follow line-of-sight protocol when working with children.
• Partner with installation or facility POCs to deliver CYB services that address local needs and maintain an effective professional working relationship.
• Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to DoD protocol and staff cases with the Regional Supervisor or Regional Director.
• Communicate with the Regional Supervisor and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information about trends and issues at assigned installations and facilities.
• Respond to critical incidents and special requests as directed by the POC and approved by the OSD program manager; flex schedule as needed for urgent requests.
• Participate in in-services, training, Quality Improvement committees, initiatives, studies, pilot programs, and other assigned contract activities.
• Complete required activity documentation, participate in applicable pilot program certification and training, integrate pilot activities into counseling work, and use applicable technology to complete required activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.