[Hiring] Mental Health Counselor @Florida Virtual School

Role Description

The Mental Health Counselor works directly with students and parents on topics related to mental health wellness. The Mental Health Counselor provides support to FLVS instructors, administrators, and other staff in the areas of mental health awareness, prevention, and intervention. The Mental Health Counselor collaborates with school staff and families to determine appropriate student supports and provides counseling, community referrals, and pre/postvention strategies.

Essential Position Functions:

• Serve as the primary contact between parents and Florida Virtual School regarding mental health wellness and concerns.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, community agencies, and/or students to promote optimal learning outcomes for all students.
• Provide direct consultation and guidance to students and parents on matters relating to mental health, community referrals, and postvention strategies.
• Provide advice and consultation to teachers of students with mental health concerns.
• Assist in training students, families, and staff on topics related to mental health wellness and Youth Mental Health First Aid to meet state mandates.
• Provide consultation, in-service training, and professional development to school/district staff.
• Determine the appropriate level of response for a student in distress.
• Coordinate transition plans and re-entry plans to help support students in mental health distress.
• Conduct mental health screenings and assessments for referred students.
• Participate on school-based Threat Assessment Teams.
• Monitor concerns of harm and Threat Assessment data.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students regarding mental wellness.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to determine the instructional and/or behavioral needs of all students.
• Stay abreast of state and federal legislation related to mental and emotional health.
• Achieve a 90 percent or better satisfaction rating on surveys regarding the quality of service provided to teachers, students, and parents.
• Assume responsibility for FLVS meeting all its student performance goals.
• Participate in a minimum of three (3) FLVS presentations, in person or virtually, to various community contacts and/or educational groups each year.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in Behavior Health Sciences, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Valid license by the State of Florida in one of the following disciplines: School Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Clinical Psychology (Preferred).

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience working with children in education or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in mental health and/or crisis counseling.
• Experience working with adolescents with mental health and/or social emotional concerns.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• A well-rounded benefits package.
• Generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave).
• An array of professional development opportunities.