Description • Join our dedicated team as a School-Based Counselor, where you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of students. • You will work collaboratively within a dynamic educational environment to provide essential therapeutic services, fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes emotional growth and academic success. • The Behavioral Health Consultant Program is a year-round program providing brief mental health screening and individual, group and family mental health counseling services in middle school settings across the state of Delaware. • Provide intervention for students and families that address the student’s behavior and family issues that impact school performance and social and emotional development. • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on student assessments and needs. • Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and parents to support student well-being and academic success. • Maintain accurate and confidential records of therapy sessions and student progress. • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student cases and develop comprehensive support strategies. • Educate and train school staff on mental health awareness and best practices for supporting students. • Advocate for students’ mental health needs and connect them with external resources and services when necessary. • Provide assessment, planning, counseling/therapy, referrals, advocacy, and collateral contacts. • Establish comprehensive plans for services to ensure student and family needs are met. • Conduct school based group counseling/therapy using an evidenced-based model. • Provide crisis assessment, clinical interventions, psycho-educational groups and training to school professionals, parents, guardians and family members. • Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model, principles and practices. • Document all screenings, assessments and consultations in appropriate database. • Travel required to attend meetings and training. • Full-time with benefits. Current position available in the following middle school: • Beacon Middle School Full-time, with benefits Benefits include: • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance • 401 (k) plan with matching • Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance • Education and Training Benefits, such as tuition assistance, clinical licensure assistance • Perk's Plus, Employee Wellness Benefits • Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay EOE Requirements • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree with a clinical license (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), preferred. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree and license eligible (LCSW, LPCMH, LMFT), required. Must take the exam within 2 years of hire date for clinical licensure. Professionals with a master’s degree in social work must have a minimum of an LMSW upon hire. • Strong understanding of child and adolescent development • Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions for school-aged children • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and school administration • Strong organizational and time management skills • Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records • Experience with crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Ability to work independently and in a team environment • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in school-based therapy. • Must have valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier and reliable transportation. EOE