Middle-School Based Counselor (Wilmington)

Children and Families First Delaware Inc
Wilmington, NC
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 positions available in the following middle schools:

    • Skyline Middle School
    • Kurumba Academy
    • George Read

    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

    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.

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Posted 2026-03-03

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