Mental Health Counselor- Maricopa High School - Maricopa Unified School District

Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources
44150 W Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Counselor

COMPENSATION: Salary based on Board Approved Certified Compensation Plan  

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Counselor will be responsible for providing prevention & counseling services (related to the delivery of mental health care) to students at a designated school location. The Mental Health Counselor will provide consultation services to school staff and support the overall mental health goals of the school and district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct mental health services (individual/group sessions) to students.

• Provides prevention services and supports the District’s SEL curriculum.

• Assists students in understanding and overcoming social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that impacts learning.

• Provides classroom presentations.

• Identifies, assesses, and responds to students in crisis.

• Attends 504, IEP, SAT, and other meetings to support students’ social and emotional needs and goals.

• Participates in the school site’s PBIS program.

• Maintains confidential counseling records and documentation.

• Participates on the District’s Crisis Response Team.

• Attends scheduled Counseling PLC meetings, strategic planning meetings, and school site meetings.

• Provides consultation & training to school staff related to trauma informed care, social emotional learning, and other mental health topics.

• Participates in the collection of mental health data and submits monthly reports in a timely manner.

• Maintains regular contact with parents and assists with community resource referrals for continuous care.

• Furnishes DCS reports and works with community agencies.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Must possess a strong knowledge of common diagnoses and treatment for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment.

• Knowledge of FERPA, HIPAA, confidentiality, and special education.

• Knowledge of brief therapy theories and interventions.

• Skill in interviewing, assessment, goal setting, data collection, and evaluation.

• Ability to service students in-person and/or online.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Required - A Master’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of behavioral health or school counseling.

• Required - School Counselor certificate or School Social Work certificate through ADE.

• Preferred - Associate or Independent Behavioral Health License with the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (LAC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, AMFT, MFT).

CLEARANCES:

A prospective employee must have the following clearances before servicing students:

• Valid AZ Driver’s License

• Valid AZ Dept. of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Travel may be required between schools.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, community members, and outside agencies. 

• AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  The Maricopa Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Maricopa Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

   

  Title IX Coordinator

  Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources:

  Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

  Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

  Email:tbeckett@musd20.org

   

  Section 504/ADA Coordinator

  Director of Exceptional Student Services

  Address: 44150 W. Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway Maricopa, AZ 85138

  Telephone Number: 520-568-5100

  Email:lstollarslover@musd20.org

   

  Job descriptions and documentation requirements can be accessed and printed from our website at www.musd20.org