What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor at McCarthy Teszler position at McCarthy-Teszler School?
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Program Director
Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Counselor to join our public school therapeutic program, which serves students with emotional disabilities and trauma. The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic support, crisis intervention, and case management to help students achieve their emotional and academic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling to students with emotional disabilities and trauma.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on students’ needs and goals.
- Conduct assessments to identify students’ mental health needs and progress.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support students’ overall well-being.
- Offer crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions and progress.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students’ progress and needs.
- Provide training and support to staff on mental health issues and interventions.
- Stay updated on best practices and developments in the field of mental health counseling.
Qulaifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure or equivalentas a Mental Health Counselor in South Carolina
- Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional disabilities and trauma.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and therapeutic interventions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a school or educational setting.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Please submit the following information to the District office once you have complete the application via www.spartanburg7.org. Also, your application will be processed when we are in receipt of the items listed below:
1. Completed Application via Spartanburg School District 7 website at www.spartanburg7.org.
2. A 2-Step Tuberculin skin test that has been completed within the last year.
3. Copies of transcripts verifying your educational background.
4. Two (2)references that are familiar with your work performance (at least one professional). You MUST provide emails for your references via the application process.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS OVER 60 DAYS WILL BE DELETED.
Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves, 864-594-4400, klreaves@spart7.org.
