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Gateway Community Action Partnership School Based Counselor in Bridgeton, New Jersey
JOB DESCRIPTION: Counselors will provide mental and behavioral health interventions to youth in school-based settings. Counselor services help youth to understand the process thoughts and emotions and to develop and practice healthy coping strategies and techniques. Counselors assist youth to strengthen skills in a variety of life domains, including, but not limited to: academic success, physical and mental well-being, interpersonal communications and relationships, social interactions, behavioral conduct, and adaptive coping strategies and behaviors.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES: * License preferred: Licensed Associate Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist * Masters degree in social work, counseling, psychology, education, sociology, or other related field * One year or more of experience in a counseling setting * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organizational and time management skills * Implement service plans with individualized treatment goals to address psychiatric, behavioral, emotional, and social needs * Provide supportive telephone contact with families as needed * Complete all necessary documentation in an accurate and timely fashion * Collaborate with other service providers * Provide resources/referrals as needed * Experience with facilitating support/community groups * Schedule and Conduct regular appointments with clients * Able to conduct individual and group sessions * Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients * Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each client * Participate in weekly supervision and staff meetings * Assist with outreach efforts
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum of a Masters degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field preferred * Minimum of one-year experience in an outpatient, in-home, or school-based setting * Must have experience with utilizing short-term therapy modalities. * Must obtain personal liability insurance upon hiring * Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direct supervision * Demonstrate high level of cultural competence * Responsiveness to the needs assessment for each client * Able to work a flexible schedule
OTHER SKILLS: * Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen * Solid relationship-building capabilities * Good verbal and written communication skills * A positive and compassionate attitude * Keen attention to detail * Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs * Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and interventions within the field * Passion for advancing in the mental health field * Ability to work independently or as part of a team * Able to maintain a flexible schedule