School Based Counselor (LMSW/LMHC)
3 years ago
New York
Job Description Counseling In Schools (CIS) is a dynamic community-based organization founded in 1986 with a mission to promote the emotional and social growth of children so that they can thrive in school and succeed in life. For nearly 40 years, Counseling In Schools has created and fostered relationships with local schools, homeless shelters, and communities to enable New York City’s children to thrive – academically, socially, and emotionally. Our expert team includes licensed mental health and youth development professionals who fully integrate into the community, providing programs that equip children, families, teachers, and administrators with the right tools for preventing and coping with the challenges they face. We envision and work toward a bright future, full of possibilities, where each child can flourish and reach their full potential. Counseling in Schools is currently seeking a School Based Counselor with a Master’s Degree in any of the following areas: Creative Arts Therapy, Social Worker, Mental Health Counseling or a related Master’s Degree. CIS is currently interviewing for full-time positions in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. CIS provides regular clinical supervision and professional development to all clinical staff. Applicants should reference in their cover letter: their preference(s) for elementary, middle or a high school program, and in which borough(s) they will work and identify languages spoken other than English. Job Qualifications: • Experience and familiarity with clinical documentation (records are both written and digital), • Professional written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking abilities, • Self-starter, takes initiative, motivated, • Works collaboratively in a team based setting, • Experience in school-based programs preferred, • Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation preferred., • Experience in restorative practices is a plusAdditional Info:, • Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 plus days of PTO plus paid holidays which allows you to recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated. Powered by JazzHR adm91Lantf