Middle-School Based Counselor (Wilmington)
- 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.
- Skyline Middle School
- Kurumba Academy
- George Read
- 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
- 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.
Current positions available in the following middle schools:
Full-time, with benefits
Benefits include:
PIcf72b49cfb1b-38003-39597679
Recommended Jobs
Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long-Term Care Job
Embark on a meaningful journey as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-Term Care, where every shift offers the chance to touch lives, support independence, and build lasting relationships with residents…
Document Management Specialist (IN OFFICE 5 DAYS/WEEK)
About The Role At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we’ve honed since 1859. Equitable is looking for a Docume…
Warehouse Logistics Specialist
Job Description The Warehouse Logistics Specialist at Pj Fitzpatrick is a dynamic role focused on ensuring efficient material delivery and warehouse organization. This entry-level position is idea…
Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist / SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) - PRN Assisted Living Facility in the Goldsboro NC Area / North Carolina 1 year experience required PRN - "as-needed" We currently have a PRN Speech-Lan…
MO616- Microsoft Power Platform and Power BI Developer 11697-1-W2 only, no Subs allowed.
T This job is remote; you may have to come on site from time to time for meetings in Columbia, SC. The client does not pay for travel for those meetings. Our direct client has an …
Charity Fundraising Representative
About Us We partner with nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds through direct community engagement. Our team connects people with meaningful causes, and we’re looking for motivated …
Regional Manager of Southeast CQV Services
For over 25 years, VTI Life Sciences, Inc. has provided superior quality consultative professional services globally to regulated Life Sciences clients. We are a highly collaborative, non-hierarchica…
Dedicated Team Driver - Home Weekly
What you’ll need to succeed as a Team Driver at XPO Minimum qualifications: Be a member of an existing team. We are only recruiting existing teams, and both team members must apply to this posi…
Orders Engineering Manager, Medium Voltage - AIS Products
Position Title: Orders Engineering Manager – MV AIS Products (Switchgear and Motor Control Center) Location: Wendell, NC Are you looking for a company that empowers talent? Here at Siemens, we…
Direct Support Professional / Group Home
DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDER (DSP)/CAREGIVER Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, seeks compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to beco…