Licensed Professional Counselor

POSITION TITLE: Licensed Professional Counselor

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Behavior Support Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Primary Purpose

Provide counseling services to students as identified by the individual campus, referral process and communicate and collaborate with staff, campus staff, and parents as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology

Valid Texas license as a licensed professional counselor, licensed professional associate, or licensed specialist

in school psychology granted by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists or Texas State Board of

Examiners of Professional Counselors

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of various counseling techniques and counseling models

Ability to individualize counseling to meet students' unique needs

Knowledge of the special education admission, review, and dismissal process

Knowledge of the psychological and social development of children

Strong consultation skills for conferencing with students, staff, and parents

Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills

Experience

One year experience providing counseling services in an educational setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assessment

• Participate in admission, review, and dismissal committee meetings to assist with appropriate counseling services and development of the individual education plan, according to District procedures.
• Provide counseling services to students as specified in the student's ARD meeting.
• Develop counseling reports when requested by the ARD committee.
• Update counseling goals and develop new goals in ARD meetings

Consultation

• Assist staff with crisis calls and intervention
• Collaborate and consult with campus staff, outside agencies, and parents regarding students' needs and progress.

Program Management

• Develop and coordinate continuing evaluations of services provided to students and adjust based on findings.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents.
• Comply with District, department, and campus routines and procedures.
• Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of counseling services, assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.

Communication and Community Relations

• Collaborate, effectively communicate, and maintain a positive relationship with campus staff, colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents.
• Meet and communicate with parents to discuss pertinent information regarding the student.
• Model positive and appropriate behavior for students and staff, and demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of counseling services.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Professional Growth and Learning

• Participate in professional learning activities to improve skills appropriate to job assignment.
• Maintain familiarity with district initiatives and curriculum to better serve students' needs.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, computer, peripherals, electronic devices

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching

Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extension

Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance

Environment: Work is performed on campus and in an office setting; frequent in-district travel; occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions