What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES Inc?
work with students, faculty, and parents to provide services to address students’ behavioral, emotional, and social needs within the academic setting. Services include school-based counseling, consultations, crisis intervention, developing comprehensive behavioral plans, and trainings.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
· Counsel individual students and small groups presenting needs and concerns within the general education and special education environment.
· Provide crisis intervention services.
· Consultations with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people relating to implementation of intervention strategies and techniques to assist with the identified needs of students within the educational setting.
· Conduct mental and behavioral health assessments, develop evaluations, interpret results appropriately, and effectively communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents.
· Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents.
· Comply with policies, routines, and regulations established by each campus, school district, federal and state law, State Board of Education rules in guidance and counseling, and professional licensure.
· Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and students.
· Adhere to ethical and legal standards.
· Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professionalism.
SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Education/Certification:
· Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work from an accredited college or university
· Valid Texas Professional Licensure in at least one of the following:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- LPC Associate (LPC-A)
- Licensed Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills:
· Two (2) years’ experience in providing responsive counseling services to children or adolescents.
· Able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours; and flexibility with schedule.
· Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
· Competency in Microsoft Office applications, video conferencing, ability to learn and use additional computer software as necessary, and able to use basic office equipment.
· Skills in communicating effectively with parents, students, staff, and community.
· Knowledge of law as it pertains to mental health in the school setting.
Must service the following territory: (North/Northwest Dallas, South/Southeast Dallas, South/Southwest Dallas, Southwest Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio).We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
