Job Title: Temporary Mental Health Counselor
Duration:Sep 2026- Jan 2027Program: School-Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP)
Location: Perth Amboy High School
Rate of Pay: $25-30/hr. Position Summary
The Temporary Mental Health Counselor provides school-based counseling services that promote students' emotional, behavioral, and social well-being. Services are delivered using trauma-informed, strength-based, and positive youth development approaches to support students' success at school, home, and in the community.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling to students.
- Conduct assessments, risk screenings, and treatment planning.
- Teach coping, emotional regulation, and social-emotional skills.
- Provide prevention education on topics such as bullying, violence, depression, suicide prevention, and healthy relationships.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Participate in case reviews, staff meetings, and required trainings.
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and community agencies.
- Refer students to appropriate community resources when needed.
- Maintain supportive and professional relationships with students and school personnel.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
- Experience in counseling, social work, psychology, or school-based mental health preferred.
- Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Focused CBT.
- Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessment, and case management.
- Ability to facilitate workshops and group presentations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual learning platforms preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
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