What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental and Emotional Health Advisor position at Wisconsin Independent Christian School?
Position Reports to: Principal
Position Classification: Part-time, at-will, school year, non-exempt, hourly
Position Requirements:
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Master’s degree in psychology or a counseling-related field
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Wisconsin licensure for counseling
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Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully and positively with parents, staff, and students in a school environment is required
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Ability to work with K-12th-grade students
Character Description:
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Born-again Christian
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Models a Christian lifestyle
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Motivated self-starter
- Person of integrity
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Loyal and maintains confidence
Position Overview:
The Mental and Emotional Health Advisor focuses on providing emotional guidance, mental health support, and faith based counseling to students as they navigate academic, social and personal challenges.
Position Responsibilities:
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Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional counseling standards.
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Develop and implement mental health programs that integrate faith-based perspectives.
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Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leadership to identify and support students in need.
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Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate
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Provide resources and materials for teachers
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Provide professional development for staff and training for school community members
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Perform data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges.
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provide classroom-based lessons on specific topics
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small group counseling for a specific amount of time
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Assist in conflict resolution
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Provide individual counseling for students for a limited time
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Make referral for long-term support
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Collaborate with families, administration, and community providers and agencies.
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Advocate for students at student focused meeting and at a schoolwide level
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Provide leadership and support in crisis intervention.
Other position appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Principal or Head of School.
