Charter School Associates is Hiring a Regional Mental Health Counselor Near Miami, FL
Responsibilities:
Works with the VP for Education to implement the Mental Health Plan.
Coordinate services through the school principal.
Develop and implement a referral process as part of the identification of students based on a standardized procedure.
Identify and implement an early warning system to assist schools in identifying students in need of mental health services.
Develop a student case management (SCM) process to document services provided to students.
Utilize a multi-tiered intervention system to prioritize the nature of services provided to students.
Collaborate with school and community resources to expand services for students.
Develop a process, including legal agreements, for interacting with family physicians when necessary.
Develop/implement documentation process and communication with parents.
Identify/implement a research based assessment that incorporates mental health as well as drug/alcohol risks.
Establish/coordinate with the schools crisis intervention team to assist schools in addressing the mental health needs of students
Should be well versed in the following and other related laws: in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA)
Develop pre, ongoing, and post treatment and recovery plans.
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in school counseling or comparable
A minimum of three to five years related experience
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Organized, energetic, innovative and professional
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written English communication skills
Benefits Include: -401K -Employer Paid Short Term Disability -Long Term Disability -Group Accident, Hospital, & Critical illness