School Based Intervention Counselor

Join our team to support students' mental health needs in a school-based setting. You'll provide counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to students in both general and special education, while working closely with families, school staff, and community providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Offer crisis support and referrals to school and community services.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, and behavioral health professionals.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Support schoolwide activities, student planning, and policy understanding.
• Maintain timely documentation and participate in staff development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• At least 1 year of school-based or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and tech skills (Microsoft Office, Google, EHR).
• Knowledge of adolescent development, community resources, and ethics.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time position following the assigned district schedule.
• Expected work hours are 40 hours per week, with a 5-day work schedule during the school year (Sept-June).
• Attendance is required at quarterly agency clinical training, bi-weekly individual or group supervision, and other assigned trainings, which may occur during school breaks.

Travel:

• Minimal travel within the assigned school district and for educational development when necessary.
• Occasional travel to the Agency office in Gloversville, NY, for meetings and employee development as requested.