What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Professional Counselor (25-26) AEP/BAU position at AEP BAU?
JOB DESCRIPTION
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
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Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Reports to: Coordinator for Mental and Physical Wellness
Department: Counseling
Wage/Hour Status:
Terms: 187 days
Pay Grade:
Job Description/Primary Purpose:
Provides services to students in treating mental, behavioral, emotional problems and disorders that will facilitate a positive, caring climate for learning in an orderly and purposeful environment. Services will include assessment, counseling, intervention and referrals.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Social or Behavior Science or a-related field.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a valid Texas license granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT) – preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Increase and improve access to culturally competent and developmentally appropriate school and community-based mental health services, particularly for students with symptoms of emotional disturbance and mental illness.
- Increase awareness and identification of mental health issues among school staff working with young people and promote positive mental health for students, families, school staff and community.
- Help students develop skills that will promote resilience, self-regulation and pro-social behaviors; avert development or increased severity of mental and behavioral health disorders.
- Provide individual psychotherapy services.
- Provide direct support and assist with training on mental health issues to district staff.
- Provide brief intervention and crisis intervention as needed.
- Assess student needs and concerns.
- Work effectively with district staff and other agencies to meet individual student needs.
- Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
- Adhere to the district’s counseling and safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business. Ability to exercise discretion regarding matters of a sensitive or confidential nature as well as maintain confidential students records.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work assigned.
- Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to effectively conference with students, parents and staff.
- Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets and do word processing.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Travel Requirements:
Travel to all district campus buildings and professional meetings.
Equipment Used:
Standard office and classroom equipment including computer and peripherals.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Maintains emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting. Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse. Regular light lifting.
Environment:
Works in an office setting and may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.