Mental Health Counselor K-12 District wide

  • Monticello
  • Jasper County Charter System
Job Description Job Description

Position start: 07/2024

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

Under general supervision, coordinates all guidance and counseling efforts within the school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for classroom, group, and individual counseling for students experiencing problems that interfere with school achievement.
  • Responsible for classroom, group, and individual guidance procedures associated with proper student placement in regard to graduation and beyond.
  • Serves as a source of information for the student with respect to the school, home, and community.
  • Collects and disseminates to students and parents information concerning school offerings, opportunities for further education, and careers and career training opportunities as appropriate
  • Assists in the follow-up student attendance irregularities when verified by the attendance office.
  • Communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal, must be excellent
  • Assists in facilitating student-teacher-counselor-parent-conferences as needed
  • Provides guidance to students with academic and/or vocational problems
  • Counsels students regarding school-related personal problems.
  • Provides identification and referral service for students having emotional, health, and/or learning problems which are beyond the resources of the local school.
  • Refers students with exceptional needs to appropriate District personnel.
  • Assists in the development and changing of guidance curriculum to meet the needs of the student body.
  • Responsible for delivering accurate and relevant information concerning post-secondary options to students and parents
  • Coordinates school level efforts and procedures for homeless students
  • Consults the School Social Worker when assistance with a particular student or family is needed
  • Assists in the development and support of anti-bullying programs within the school
  • Clearly communicates school procedures, guidelines, and district policies to students as well as all other stakeholders
  • Supports school principal in implementing change in identified areas
  • Serves a critical role in the school and district's safety plan
  • Defined duties specific to grade levels served as defined by district and school principal
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Holds or eligible for valid Georgia certificate

EXPERIENCE

  • Previous professional experiences in education are preferred