Licensed Professional Counselor - Durant, United States - Durant, OK

Description

Job Title: Licensed Professional Counselor

Qualifications: Master's degree in Counseling. Registered and able to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Reports to: Director of Safe Schools

Assists: Durant Public Schools staff and families

Performance Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are not intended to depict all tasks required by this position.

Licensed Professional Counselors are trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy to those experiencing psychological difficulties.

Maintain a professional identity, supporting all PK-12 students in their social/emotional, academic and career development, and being an active school leader who is reflective about his/her comprehensive school counseling program. Provide data-informed, universal and targeted learning experiences to develop the whole child in a diverse society.

In addition, the District LPC will be available to staff in times of crisis and/or need and assist the staff member in identifying appropriate resources and supports.

Job Purpose and Responsibility:

The Licensed Professional Counselor will work with a district-level administrative team and Director of Safe Schools to coordinate support services across the district. The LPC will work closely with site administrative teams as well as counseling teams to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services for students and staff members. Work with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members to enhance student mental health support. Conduct individual therapeutic interventions, small group psychotherapy interventions, and can serve as a member of mental health intervention teams within school settings to provide mental health knowledge and support. Provide professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to educators, families, and community stakeholders centered around prevention, mental health, and wellness.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide individual mental health counseling
2. Address bullying/harassment
3. Facilitate restorative justice and conflict resolution
4. Provide crisis assistance