School Based Counselor

Job DetailsJob Location: Boyertown Area School District - Boyertown, PA 19512






The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth

1100 Adams Ave | Audubon, PA 19403

(610) 277-3715 | jobs@TheLincolnCenter.com

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELOR

 




 


 




Title:


School-Based Counselor




 


 




FLSA:


Exempt




 


 




Reports To:


Chief Clinical Officer

 




Organization Summary:


Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities—one moment, one choice, one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training. Additionally, TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.

 




Position Summary:


The School-Based Counselor provides (1) mental health therapeutic support, (2) case management.

 




Duties & Responsibilities


Services to Students


Identify students in need of trauma support and to provide prevention, screening, referral and treatment services to students potentially in need of services
Provide counseling interventions (group, individual and/or family
Provide mentoring and other intervention models to children and their families who have experienced trauma or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including those who are low-income, homeless, in foster care, involved in the criminal justice system, unemployed, experiencing a mental illness or substance abuse disorder or not enrolled in or at risk of dropping out of an educational institution
Provide case management for students and families requiring multiple resources
Provide quality trauma support and behavioral health care services
Provide home-based services to the families of students who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma, including those who are low-income, homeless, involved in the child welfare system or involved in the juvenile justice system


 

Services to School Personnel

 


Assist teachers with behavior management strategies
Provide staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior
Train school staff on trauma-informed approaches to education to develop safe, stable and nurturing learning environments that prevent and mitigate the effects of trauma


 

Services to Districts


Provide consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504
Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies
Assist in developing and implementing educational programs, including programs on safety and bullying
Develop alternative programs for drop-out, truancy, delinquency, etc.


 

Services to Parents/Families


Works with parents to facilitate their support in their children’s school adjustment
Alleviate family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school & community
Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
Work with those problems in a child’s living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school (home, school, and community)


 

School-Community Liaison


Obtain and coordinate community resources to meet students’ needs
Provide health services and intervention strategies by coordinating the services provided by eligible applicants and coordinated care organizations, public health entities, nonprofit youth service providers and community-based organizations
Foster and promote communication between the school entity, community and law enforcement
Increase access to quality trauma-informed support services and behavioral health care by linking the community with local trauma support and behavioral health systems
Help school district receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies
Advocate for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families
Mobilize family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in their educational program
Help school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies


 




Skills & Knowledge:


Leadership and soft skills:


Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team


Technical skills:


Proficient in numerous clinical interventions
Knowledge of and ability to access community resources
Strong substance abuse intervention skills


 




Education & Experience:


Master’s Degree required in counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.




Other Duties:


This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

                             




Work Environment:


This position will be based in the Boyertown School District

 




Work Hours:


This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 43-week position

 




Travel:


Travel to the designated to the elementary schools assigned.

 




EEO Statement:

 


TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.




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