Now accepting applications for the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs

Some quick facts about the FGCU counseling graduate programs and our graduates: There are more school counseling and clinical mental health counseling jobs available in Southwest Florida right now than we have available professionals. Most of our graduates are hired before they even graduate! All of our students seeking jobs are hired within 3 months of graduation -- most before graduation, some right afterwards. The FGCU graduate program in school counseling is Department of Education approved and both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are nationally accredited (CACREP). This is a big deal. It means that you can get to work right away and your degree is highly portable. Typically students attend their courses in the early evenings so you would not have to quit your day job. The Department offers a standard plan of study for students who are working and an accelerated plan of study for students who can take on a greater work load and finish in two years. Several of our courses are "blended" or "hybrid." This means that some traditional face-to-face classes are replaced by online learning activities. This way, we can take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning. The Department of Counseling also offers a certificate in Relationship and Family Counseling. School Counseling: Graduates from this program work in public and private schools that serve PK-12 students and some work in postsecondary institutions including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities. Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Graduates from this program work in community agencies, mental health settings, and private practices after graduation and most seek and achieve licensure. The Department includes an on-campus counseling center as well as funds for student professional development opportunities. Learn more about the School Counseling degree here: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/schoolcounseling-ma Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree here: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/clinicalmentalhealthcounseling-ma  The deadline to apply is February 1 of each year although students are encouraged to start early. Applications will be considered for admission on a space available basis to qualified applicants beyond the deadline. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and interviews are scheduled between February 10th and March 15th. Initial notices of acceptance, deferred decisions or denial of admission are mailed by the first week in April.  If you have any questions, feel free to email us!   Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D. School Counseling Phone: 239-590-7782 rsabella@fgcu.edu Molli Mercer, Ed.D. Clinical Mental Health Counseling 239-590-7798 mbachenberg@fgcu.edu  The mission of Florida Gulf Coast University's (FGCU) Counseling Programs is to prepare exemplary professional practitioners, leaders, and scholars. The programs use a research-practitioner approach that integrates the use of current technology, supervised field experiences, scholarly inquiry, and intellectual and creative resources to work with an increasingly diverse and global society. The program trains counselors who work in pre-K through grade 12 schools, social service, government agencies, hospitals, community organizations, and private practice. The FGCU counseling programs educate well-rounded counselors who demonstrate competence included in the high standards as set forth by our accreditation and professional organizations.

Elementary School Counselor (Tennessee)

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, located in Clarksville, TN, is in close proximity to Fort Campbell Army Base and about 30-40 minutes from Nashville. We currently have a full time elementary school counseling position open (and likely will have another one soon). See the link to our job postings below. Simply click and enter "counselor" in the search bar. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. The job description and application link are also available at the link provided.

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School Counseling Positions

Source: Florida School Counselor Association

Hillsborough County
Kid's Community College Charter High School is seeking a passionate, dedicated School Counselor to join our team. If you would like to work a small environment where you can make a difference be sure to apply. The application is found at https://mykidscc.forms-db.com/view.php?id=75452 and/or forward resume to palvarez@kidscc.org.

Volusia County Schools
Volusia County Schools in beautiful, sunny central Florida has 7 vacancies for certified School Counselors. Openings are at all levels and include 2 at high school (one focusing on college/career readiness), 1 at middle school, 1 at the elementary school, 2 at alternative schools and 1 at our online school. Visit the Volusia County Schools website here. Please contact Abaco Rayner, Specialist Secondary Counseling or Ingrid Cruz, Specialist Elementary Counseling at alrayner@volusia.k12.fl.us or iwcruz@volusia.k12.fl.us or call 386-734-7190 ext. 20643 or ext. 20655 with questions or to get assistance in the application process.

Lake Alfred
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is hiring a 6th grade School Counselor. The instructional application is found at www.discoveryacademy.org and/or forward a resume to carol.fulks@discoveryacademy.org.

Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has several school counseling positions open in our District. For more information please contact the Division of Student Services at 305-995-7338.

Alachua County
Come join us in Alachua County Public Schools, home of the Florida Gators! We have a number of Elementary School Counselor job opportunities available. You may review the openings at this link. For more information you may contact the school principal or School Counseling Supervisor, Jennifer Taylor at taylorjp@gm.sbac.edu or (352-955-7671X1610).

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (Remote/Virtual)

 Source: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b5555af74e0f17a5

This position is for a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and is a fully remote telehealth position. The position is part time and hours are fairly flexible. There may be opportunity to eventually have a full time practice. The position start date will be in January/February 2021.

My private practice is 100% online, and the practice does not provide treatment for children. The practice is adult-based. There is opportunity for learning and experience with providing services to a diverse client population.

Major specialties include chronic illness or pain and eating disorders, in addition to mood disorders, anxiety, and generalized mental health challenges. Treatment methods typically utilized are eclectic and include: CBT, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness and meditation-based therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Morning and evening work hours are available. The times can be relatively flexible, but having more availability in your schedule is better. We will be able to come up with a schedule for you, together. You can work fewer yet longer shifts, if you would like, or you can do more days but shorter shifts.

You can learn more about me and my practice by visiting: www.naplesflcounseling.com