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About the role

Job DetailsJob Location: Fairfax - Fairfax, VA 22030Position Type: Part TimeTitle: Licensed Mental Health Professional/School Counselor: Special Education

Position Type: Part-time / Approx. 10 hours/week

Work Location: Fairfax, VA

 

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

 

What the Licensed Mental Health Professional/School Counselor does:

Working in collaboration with a skilled team of colleagues, the School Counselor provides individual and group counseling to students and develops/implements an individualized therapeutic program (part of the IEP) for each student receiving services. The School Counselor coordinates educational services and counseling services with instructional staff and outside agencies. In addition, the School Counselor:
Develops rapport and communicates with families as needed.
Maintains documentation, session notes, billing, and service trackers for each student on their caseload as required and writes quarterly progress reports.
Communicates with other staff as appropriate regarding pertinent case issues, informs and coordinates with staff on student's educational treatment team regarding pertinent case issues and provides consultation to staff regarding issues related to counseling and family contact.
Serves as a resource for counseling materials and methods to teaching staff.
Assists in the development of individualized educational/behavioral programming for some students with their educational treatment team.
Assists with staff training as needed.
Completes verbal and formal assessments as needed for mental health crisis situations.

What the Counselor/Therapist brings to the team:

Clinical Master’s level OR State license in one of the following areas:

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor

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Company

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families

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