Mental Health Counselor

Full Job Description

Under limited supervision by the Director of Behavioral Health, this position provides counseling and intervention strategies for the students of the SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities. Counsel's students on social, emotional, and mental health issues and concerns. Reviews and interprets data on student discipline, absenteeism, grades, and other matters. Seeks and examines trends to identify students needing additional support and guidance. Recognizes and addresses barriers to access mental health services and associated stigma, including cultural and linguistic impediments. Communicates in a regular and timely manner concerning student incidents, problems, and progress. Coordinates conferences amongst involved parties, as necessary. Advocate, collaborate, and coordinate with school and community stakeholders to ensure that students and their families have access to mental health service. Coordinates and leads drug and alcohol abuse intervention programs. Coordinates and leads eating disorder intervention programs. Seeks and implements intervention strategies for students. Provides regular and timely training to members of the school community, including students, parents, and employees, about student mental health needs and intervention strategies. Makes referrals to outside health providers as appropriate. Participates in and assists with committees, programs, meetings, and activities. Participates in and assists with orientation for students and employees. On-call; available to provide professional service and advice; carries and answers phone in an emergency. Performs other related duties as required.

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

LaTomya Doctor

Human Resource Director

South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email – employment@scgsah.org (Please do not email your application)

Requirements

A master's degree and SC Licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) or social worker (LSW).

Additional Requirements:

• Applicant must have knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques.
• Knowledge of casework practices and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
• Applicant must be able to hear, speak audibly, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work variable hours and shifts, including some weekends.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.

A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.

Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.

Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Qualifications

Additional Information

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.