School Counselor

The School Counselor provides an opportunity for behavioral health recognition and prevention in student athletes in the boarding and non-boarding school setting. This position is expected to be an initial point of contact for behavioral health concerns as they relate to social relationships, self-esteem/self-image, adjustment, and general stressors.  The counselor is expected to listen and provide a safe space for open conversation.  The school counselor will assess current concerns and adjust level of care, including making a referral for further psychological or mental health treatment, as needed.  Collaborative communication between teachers, parents, staff (IMGA and JHACH), and student athletes is an essential responsibility. The primary goal of the school counselor is to assist students in reaching their full potential by providing a supportive environment, including ongoing drop in and well-being resources. 

Job Duties:

• Address the developmental needs of students through the provision of short-term, problem-focused individual and group counseling.
• Consultation and collaboration with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital-IMG Health and Psychological Services, as well as IMGA teachers, families, administrators, and community members in order to support student success.
•  Support best interests of student athletes and IMGA at necessary meetings, including Learning Resource Center, Disciplinary, Wellbeing, and others as they arise. Provide face-to-face/onsite and virtual counseling sessions in the individual and group format, with parental consent, as needed.
• Maintain consistent communication with classroom teachers, families (when appropriate), school principal, JHACH personnel, and other school personnel to maximize effectiveness of student services.
• Commitment to professional development to stay abreast of current changes and trends in the field of school counseling and student behavioral health
• Plan, prepare, and oversee the implementation of intervention strategies when appropriate.
• Conduct thorough follow-up to determine the effectiveness of interventions.
• Assist in early identification of students’ school-related problems, behavior, and social-emotional concerns.
• Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action.
• Provide direct observation and/or crisis intervention assistance as necessary.
• Assist in conducting relevant in-service training for faculty and staff.

Requirements:

• M.A./M.S. in School Counseling, Counselor, or similar  with state certification in School Counseling or
• Licensed or license eligible Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (2^nd)
• Certification as teacher in the state of Florida is preferred, but not required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with counseling children/students of multiple ages/grade levels
• Experience with personal, classroom and virtual counseling preferred
• Working knowledge of technology and virtual meeting programs (Microsoft Teams) preferred
• Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekend
• A positive, open minded, and enthusiastic attitude towards students, administration, parents, and other internal and external customers

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