Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at New Story School

New Story In-District Services (IDS) partners with local school districts to enhance special education services by providing BCBAs, Teachers, RBTs, and Paraprofessionals within schools. Our mission is to support and empower teachers, case managers, and paraprofessionals, ensuring optimal outcomes for students with various diagnoses. Through targeted support and professional development, we aim to improve the quality of education and contribute to meaningful improvements across the district.

Rivermont Schools is seeking a qualified"Licensed Counselor "to provide therapeutic support. We are looking for a professional therapist to help students prepare for academic achievement, and develop personal or social competencies through a comprehensive, preventive and developmental counseling program. The goal is to ensure that students will become productive and well-adjusted.

This is a fulltime, 10 month position - paid for all school holidays and breaks, including summer.

Responsibilities:

• Help students and family gain insight and help facilitate change with the students and family.
• Support designated classroom students and teachers to implement strategies for student progress with the goal to integrate back into mainstream classrooms.
• Collaborates and coordinates with parents and other agencies to increase quality of services.
• Assists in the collection of quality indicator data.
• Provides group and individual therapy as indicated by student need
• Plans, schedules, conducts and provides guidance to others in social skills instruction.
• Knowledgeable of principles of behavior change and provides guidance and feedback to classroom staff
• Ensures completion of initial assessment within 30 days of student enrollment.
• Coordinates tele-psychiatry as indicated by student need.

Benefits:

Eligible Employees will receive:

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Tuition credit program for eligible dependents
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Located throughout Virginia, Rivermont schools provide a therapeutic educational program for students ages 2-22 in early education through post-graduate studies with special needs, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, and have difficulty learning in a traditional school setting. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives. Rivermont Schools is part of the New Story network of schools, clinics, and services.

New Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about Rivermont Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website http://www.rivermontschools.com/

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