Mental Health Counselor (SY 24-25)

SEGUIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Mental Health Counselor WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Campus Principal PAY GRADE: Professional (2)
DEPT/SCHOOL: Assigned Campus (s) DAYS EMPLOYED: 197
DATE REVISED: November 2024
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide services that support the overall mental health and trauma-informed goals of the district. Responsible for providing services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned clients throughout Seguin ISD and will provide consultation services to school staff to support the overall mental health goals of the district.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Experience working with students and families in a school setting is preferred.
• Candidates must possess, or be eligible for and working towards, Texas State Licensure as a professional counselor or clinical social worker.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish - preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of trauma informed practices.
• Knowledge and experience providing evidence based mental health interventions.
• Knowledge of community resources and their impact upon youth and families.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement programs and curriculum.
• Ability to follow guidelines and be adaptable to change.