Manor, TX

School Counselor x5

Acceptable Certs:

1. School Counselor Certificate (via TEA)

2. LPC (must have school/ISD experience within last few years!)

Grade Level & Classroom Type (General, Inclusion, Self Contained, etc.)

X1 Elementary

X3 Middle School

X1 High School

Caseload Details: Campus-wide support, some campuses have more than 1 counselor. Elementary will support their students for social-emotional, where the secondary will cover social-emotional & academic scheduling.

Day to Day Duties:

-teach developmental guidance curriculum

-help teachers incorporate guidance-related topics into their currirculum

-provide guidance to individual & groups of students

-counseling individuals & small groups

-consult with parents, teachers, admin, & other team members to better student outcome

-use effective referral process to help students

-standardized testing assistance

-compile, maintain & file all reports, records & other documents required by law

Group or 1:1 support (Paras, BTs, Nurses): both group & 1:1 sessions

Start & End Date: August 14 th May 29

Start & End Time: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Elementary 7:00-3:00

Middle 8:00-4:00

H.S. 9:00-5:00

In person or virtual interview: Virtual

District specific onboarding requirements: Manor AUA form Fingerprints

The School Counselor/School Mental Health Worker providescounseling to students in need of counseling and/or support with their mentalhealth needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides necessary counseling as required for the studentand/or as outlined in the students IHP

Evaluates the students psychosocial needs, and evaluatesthe progress

Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate goalsfor each student

Implements and manages school guidance programs

Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques and treatmentplans

Works with students in individual, small group and/orclassroom settings

Facilitates student learning involving life skills,organization techniques and time management

Assists students with creating an academic plan for theireducation

Adheres to Amergis and District policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

Licensing/Certification according to state/facility/contractrequirement

The Counselor may be required to have an Associates Degree,Bachelors Degree or Masters in Psychology, Addictions, Sociology, Social Work,Counseling, Nursing, or some other Human Development major per state, contract and/or facility guidelines.

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and fromappropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.