School Based Counselor Job Description:
With the increase in Behavioral Health supports in the schools, Maryhaven is partnering with Fairbanks schools to hire a Counselor to focus on school supports and counseling for students. Under direction of the site manager, the Counselor will complete multiple screening tools to assess for most appropriate level of care; identify any barriers for the student and families attending ongoing counseling; provide consultation to school staff; facilitate groups; provide crisis assessment as needed.
School Based Counselor Requirements:
- Master s Degree in human service or behavioral science with one (1) year counseling experience in the field of chemical dependency and mental health treatment preferred
- Bachelor s degree in human service or behavioral science with two (2) years experience in the field of chemical dependency or mental health treatment required
- LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, with two (2) years of paid full-time experience in the field of chemical dependency or mental health treatment, or equivalent required
School Based Counselor Benefits:
- Part year schedule: work August through June! Paid throughout the year!
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Vision, & Dental
- Paid time off
- 13 paid holidays
- 403 (b) Retirement savings plan
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement options
- A well-funded and managed non-profit organization driven not by the bottom line, but by helping its customers
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