School Based Counselor (LMSW/ LCAT/ LMHC)
New York, NY, United States
Counseling in Schools, Inc. (CIS) is seeking applicants to directly work in a NYC public schools providing individual, group, and family school based counseling and overall support services to students and their families.
Applicants will have a Master's Degree in one of the following: Creative Arts Therapy, Social Worker, Mental Health Counseling or a related Masters Degree. CIS is currently interviewing for full-time positions in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. CIS provides regular clinical supervision and professional development to all clinical staff. Applicants should reference in their cover letter: their preference(s) for elementary, middle or a high school program, and in which borough(s) they will work and identify languages spoken other than English.
Qualifications:
Master's Level Degree, in Creative Arts Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related mental health field.
Experience and familiarity with clinical documentation (records are both written and digital)
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking abilities
Self-starter, takes initiative, motivated
Works collaboratively in a team based setting
Experience in school-based programs preferred
Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation preferred.
Experience in restorative practices is a plus
Additional Info: This position is full-time and in-person in NYC Metropolitan Area
Salary is 55K - 58K; position reports to the school from September through June, following NYC DOE calendar
Required: Master's Degree