School Counselor School Counselor Summary Title: School Counselor ID: 4165 Department: Adolescent Outpatient Services Location: 301 Justice Lane, Bunnell, FL 32110 Description Salary Range: $13.39/hr - $15.15/hr DOE Working Hours: 40 hrs week; Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm Non-exempt Provides Substance Abuse Intervention and Mental Health Prevention services to identified at-risk youth, primarily at Flagler County High Schools or at GC Miller Middle School in Putnam County, Florida. Supports the agencys Intervention and Prevention program through outreach activities to identify children referred by the school system, the sheriffs office, the court system and Juvenile Justice. Works offsite in school setting to deliver substance abuse and mental health counseling services to identified children/adolescents. Follows the protocols for service delivery established by the agency in cooperation with the School Board. Position has productivity units. Travel may be required. Qualifications Bachelors Degree from an accredited school in a relevant human services field. Two years experience working with at risk youth preferred. CAP preferred. * Must be knowledgeable and proficient in use of computer and computer software used by agency. * Must have good decision making skills. * Must possess and maintain excellent interpersonal communication skills. * Must be able to work independently, with minimum oversight. Responsibilities * Accepts referrals in timely manner, completes screening, intakes and follows up on no shows. * Maintains cooperative working relationship with the county schools where services are provided. * Links identified youth and families to community-based services and completes required prevention/intervention documentation within 48 hours. * Develops and Implements referral tracking system to ensure services are being delivered in a timely manner. * Works collaboratively with other community agencies to develop, plan and assist with implementation of evidence-based substance abuse and mental health education programs. * Provides intervention services in time frame established by State. * Provides prevention services when needed.

• Provides supportive counseling services to child/adolescents who are identified as at risk for substance abuse issues. * Plans and facilitates prevention based groups to individuals who are identified as at risk for substance abuse and/or mental health issues. * Document all activities as required by agency policies and procedures. Submit legibly written progress notes and logs to medical records within twenty-four hours of service. * Comply with all state and federal requirements for confidentiality of mental health and substance abuse records. * Meets productivity as assigned by Supervisor. * Other duties as assigned. * Makes commitment to SMAs mission and core values the SMA Way * Abides by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect. * Works cooperatively in a group/team setting. * Shows respect to others.
• Takes guidance and direction from supervisors. * Arrives/Reports to work on time and ready to work. SMA Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is a tobacco and drug-free workplace. EEO Employer W / M / Vet / Disabled