Mental Health Counselor, Harvey Milk High School - Hetrick-Martin Institute
New York, NY
About the Job
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, HARVEY MILK HIGH SCHOOL
Department: Youth Services
Reports to: Senior Director, Counseling and Case Management Services
Classifications: Exempt, F.T. (Administrative)
Essential Functions:
% Time | Role Description |
100% | School Mental Health Counselor |
1. Provide individual, group and family counseling to youth and their families. 2. Complete psychosocial assessments at time of intake to assist in determination of appropriate educational and socio-emotional services and supports. 3. Provide treatment planning and case coordination of clients. 4. Provide clinical case management services to members and their families. 5. Provide crisis intervention, peer mediation, and conflict-resolution services. 6. Determine and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions to effect change in problematic behavioral and social interactions. 7. Collaborate with teachers and other HMHS support staff to implement strategies that support student learning. 8. Identify academic and behavioral challenges through analysis of factors that are potential barriers to academic success including, home, school, and community. 9. Serve as a liaison between HMHS and students' families/guardians to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning. 10. Support students with post-secondary educational planning and supporting students with college selection and application. 11. Maintain clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reporting with adherence to program standards. 12. Conduct classroom observations to identify and implement appropriate interventions for behaviors impacting learning for self and/or others. 13. Serve on attendance team to monitor and address issues of chronic absenteeism and tardiness. 14. Provide outreach to families/guardians to assist in overall engagement in the educational process. 15. Locate and mobilize community resources including community referrals to support students and families. 16. Conduct psycho-educational and social-skills groups on identified areas that will help foster a positive learning environment for all HMI and HMHS young people. 17. Serve as a liaison between HMHS and HMI to bridge and promote broad menu of programming and support services. 18. Participate in professional development trainings on issues related to social-emotional-environmental factors that may be barriers to students' learning. 19. Attend counseling team meetings, individual and clinical supervision groups, Youth Services Department and other team meetings as part of comprehensive program support team. 20. Promote and model positive school culture with a focus on a no bullying approach to safe space initiatives. 21. Partner with community agencies and assist in fostering communication between schools, parents/guardians, and community leaders. 22. Support after-school program staff with general duties as assigned. 23. Other duties as assigned. |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Current LMSW license with opportunity to obtain LCSW and SIFI Counseling degrees with opportunity to obtain licensure are welcomed.
- Experience working with at-risk adolescent and LGBTQ populations and their
- Strong familiarity with the NYC DOE, 100ACS services, and surrounding social service agencies and
- At least two years experience with diverse youth populations in an urban setting, including LGBTQIA+ youth from various cultures, intersections, and
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, liberation healing, and positive youth development
- Ability to exercise independent judgment when appropriate; strong decision-making
- Strong oral and written communication
- Computer Skills: Strong with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; familiarity with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, spreadsheet/database
Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of working within a systems, family, and/or positive youth development approach in the treatment of
- Knowledge of cultural competency
- A self-starter who is creative and flexible.
- Able to work flexible work
Working Conditions:
- Work at 2 Astor Place, NYC (in-person)
- Standard Hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, M-F with an hour lunch break; occasional schedule changes for outreach work and events
- Please note: PTO must be taken during NYC DOE school breaks
The Hetrick-Martin Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer
