Guidance Specialist - School based Mental Health Counselor
Job description
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of the principals of human behavior. Familiar with a variety of counseling interventions appropriate in working with K-12 students, including individual, group, and family methods. Knowledge of child development, adult and child psychopathology, differential diagnosis, and the theoretical and pragmatic aspects of counseling relationships. Knowledge of community service agencies and resources; problems and concerns of families in the community; family needs; social and personal needs of school age students, and organizations and individuals who handle emotional, social, and drug related problems of school age students. Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively intervene in mental health crises utilizing consultation as needed. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision as well as have the ability to work collaboratively within school, social services, mental health, law enforcement, probation, legal and non profit systems. Ability to apply knowledge of cultural diversity. Must have an understanding of children and adolescent developmental stages and working knowledge of problems such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicide, eating disorders, anger management, sexuality, abuse, dating relationships, grief and loss issues, family issues, conflict resolution, etc. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, school administrators and the community; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; take responsibility and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's degree (or higher) in mental health (counseling, social work, psychology, etc.), AND registered associate or licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, clinical counselor, or related field.
Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required. "Successful bilingual or American Sign Language applicant will be paid a monthly stipend of $96. This stipend will be pro-rated for positions that are less tan 40 hours per week."
Fingerprint clearance required post-offer / pre-placement.
The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406.
Vacancy #'s:
1666 - PHS/CARPE D. -_ TAKEN_
1447,1561 -S.A./CARPE D.
1900,1901 -CARPE D./ SOMO
1852,1902 -McDowell/ERHS/LIVE OAKS
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $43.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of vaccination required upon hiring.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Petaluma, CA 94952: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Please list 3 professional references:
Work Location: In person
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