Near Peer Coaching For Postsecondary Success

AmeriCorps Near Peer Coaches for Postsecondary Success will serve at selected high schools in Florida, particularly high schools located in communities with low college-going rates and low educational attainment rates. Serving alongside high school counselors and other school professionals, Near Peer Coaches will support students as they make the transition from high school to a postsecondary education institution. Near Peer Success Coaches serve part-time and focus on advising students, especially those from low-income backgrounds, through the complex steps toward college enrollment. Near Peer Success Coaches will provide students and their families with relevant information regarding the benefits of a postsecondary education, preparing for college attendance and the admission and financial aid processes.

Member Duties : Interact on a daily basis with high school students and families from assigned high school to provide relevant information about postsecondary education and the college choice/financial aid processes. Guide students in the completion of the college readiness workbook and financial literacy program. Facilitate group events that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities. Establish productive collegial relationships with principals, school counselors, and teachers in assigned high school, as well as community-based college access professionals. Assist in the assessment and long-term sustainability of the program. Build and maintain expertise in admission and financial aid advising.

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Counselor - Middle School

SUMMARY: The vision of the Westminster Public Schools Division of Social Emotional Learning is “To Transform the way we as adults and students interact with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.”  The SEL Counselor supports this vision through partnerships with instructional staff, mental health interventionists, and building administrators at the middle level to implement the WPS SEL model in a Competency Based System. The SEL Counselor reports directly to the Director of SEL & Student Agency and works directly with educators and students within the fabric of existing SEL practices in buildings to expand Tier I and II SEL instruction and enhance Adult Social Emotional Learning among staff.  

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Alaska: School Counselor Position

 Job Title: School Counselor Salary: DOE (Negotiations in Progress)

Location: Skyview Middle School # of Days: 194
Soldotna, Alaska

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: To apply a candidate must have or be eligible to obtain a current Alaska Type C Special Services Certificate issued by the Alaska Department of Education with an endorsement in School Counselor or Guidance and Counseling or equivalent. An Alaska Type C Special Services Certificate issued by the Alaska Department of Education with an endorsement in School Social Work with two years school counseling experience may be considered. Recent experience in the middle or high school setting is preferred. Experience may include teaching experience, counseling, completion of a practicum, or other relevant educational or employment experiences.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the school counselor will work with site administrators to promote student success, provide preventive services, and respond to identified student needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and social/emotional development for all students. School counselors help students develop social skills and succeed in school. They provide education, prevention and intervention services, which are integrated into all aspects of students’ lives. Early identification and intervention for children’s academic and personal/social needs is essential to remove barriers to learning and promote academic achievement. This position reports to and is evaluated by the site principal. School counselors work as a team with school staff, parents and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program. Requires a willingness to provide services in an online blended format and provide remote services to students using various technology based platforms.

Job Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
• Schedules students into appropriate academic course placements.
• Utilizes appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of functioning levels.
• Provides career and educational counseling.
• Acts as a student advocate.
• Implements the prevention guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom lessons and infusion in content areas.
• Supports and reinforces the key role of the classroom teacher.
• Serves as a consultant to staff and parents.
• Counsels individuals and small groups toward social and emotional resiliency.
• Consults with parents and other family member on individual student needs.
• Acts as a liaison among school staff, parents, and public or private agencies.
• Conducts parent group meetings and workshops.
• Provides in-service training to all staff to assist them with planning and implementing interventions for adolescents in order to maximize the developmental benefits in all students.
• Devises and implements appropriate counseling techniques to accommodate a variety of functioning levels.
• Is accessible to all students for career, educational, and personal counseling.
• Consults with staff to increase students' awareness of the relationship between school and work.
• Participates in counseling and guidance program development, maintenance, evaluation and enhancement.
• Consults with school staff concerning early identification, remediation, and the use of an effective referral process for assisting students and other in using special programs and services.
• Assumes a leadership role in promoting a positive school climate.
• Pursues continuous professional growth.
• Assists with the intake and exit process as a member of the team, as necessary.
• Assists with establishing positive behavior plans.
• Consults with and provides parenting training as needed to all parents of transitioning students to ensure student success.
• Assists with completion and collection of all data needed for program evaluation.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have a current a current Alaska Type C Special Services Certificate issued by the Alaska Department of Education with an endorsement in School Counselor or Guidance and Counseling, Social Work or equivalent on/or before the first contract day.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district
requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise
to balance the workload.

TO APPLY: Must have a complete application on file.

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PLEASE CONTACT: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Human Resources
148 North Binkley
Soldotna, AK 99669

LAST DAY TO APPLY: Until Filled or June 18, 2021 *WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*

MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING WELLNESS!

 

MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING WELLNESS!

SIGN-ON BONUS & Shift Differential Pay!

Opportunity To Receive Licensure Supervision!

Multiple Schedule Options To Fit YOUR Work/Life Balance!

Welcome to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLCenters), where we restore and

rebuild lives with the help of the industry's most skilled professionals.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, DLCenters is a respected leader in the behavioral health

field, providing comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use treatment

services.

Celebrating over 50 years of service to the region, DLCenters is a not-for-profit organization,

overseen by a volunteer board of community leaders.

Serving adults, children and families, as of this year, more than 290,000 prevention,

intervention and treatment services have been provided.

Master's Level Clinician: Emergency Services Assessment Center [ESAC]

Our Emergency Services Assessment Center (ESAC) provides elevated Mental

Health/Substance Use Disorder services to SWFL community members in need.

We are looking to enhance our Team with Master's Level professionals that will focus on

targeted clinical care combined with a comprehensive and compassionate approach.

POSITION DETAILS:

- Conducting psychiatric/clinical triage for Clients with mental health or substance use disorder

issues; some with severe and persistent co-occurring disorders.

- Crisis interventions for adults, families and children.

- Completing comprehensive psycho-social assessments with adults and children.

- Facilitating timely, thoughtful and accurate discharges for Clients who have been admitted to

the Emergency Services Assessment Center and Crisis Stabilization Units.

- Completing comprehensive psycho-social assessments for DLCenters’ inpatient Detox

Program.

- Developing and evaluating individualized Client treatment plans.

- Assisting our Access Center when needed with triages and assessments.

- Completing insurance authorization for Clients admitted to Emergency Services Assessment

Center, Crisis stabilizations Unit and Detox Program.

- Providing crisis support via telephone and the National Suicide Hotline.

- Cross-training with other DLCenters’ professionals to deliver seamless Client care.

- Detailed and wellness-driven interaction with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, technician

staff, external providers, family members, etc.

TO JOIN OUR ELITE ESAC CLINICAL TEAM:

- Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Psychiatric Nursing,

Rehabilitation Counseling or other relevant field = Required

- 1+ years of experience in Mental Healthcare/Behavioral Healthcare setting = Required

- Ability to assist with inpatient discharge planning and post discharge appointments =

Required

- Strong capabilities in multi-disciplinary team collaboration = Required

- Accurate efficiency in a demanding and fast-paced environment = Required

- Spanish Bilingual = Preferred

- Electronic Medical Record documentation experience = Strongly Preferred

- Intermediate Microsoft Office 365 skills including TEAMS = Required

- Staying up to date on required trainings and immunizations = Required

 

 

- Ability to pass a Level II DCF/AHCA Mental Health Background Screening = Required

LOGISTICS & SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY

- Full-Time Salaried/Exempt Position based on 4 x 10-hour shifts

- Current Schedule Availability

~ (# 78) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10AM-8PM

[Wednesday, Friday & Saturday OFF]

~ (# 83) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 10PM-8AM

[Thursday, Friday & Saturday OFF]

~ (# 933) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 2PM-12AM

[Sunday, Monday & Tuesday OFF]

“Pool Position” W/ Hours Subject To Change

COMPENSATION:

- Market-competitive base salary

- Sign-On Bonus!

- Shift Differential Pay

(+$1.25 for hours worked between 4PM-12AM and +$4.50 for hours worked between 12AM-

8AM)

- Potential Supervision for Clinical Licensure

- COMPREHENSIVE benefits outside of competitive salary include:

~ Exciting 401(k) w/ Employer Match

~ Employer Paid Life/AD&D

~ Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

~ Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

~ Diverse discounts with local businesses

~ DLC-sponsored Health & Wellness Initiatives

 

ADDITIONAL REWARDS:

DLCenters is a symbol of hope for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly residing in

Southwest Florida who struggle with mental health and substance use challenges.

Through DLCenters' work, lives are saved, families are kept together, children succeed,

homelessness is reduced, quality of life is returned, and dignity is restored to those in need.

Together we can inspire and create an environment that empowers people towards life-

changing wellness to achieve what is possible!

If you are interested in making a commitment to providing exceptionally compassionate

care and making a powerful difference in the lives of our Clients and their families, you may

contact Head Recruiter Beth Poulin directly via bethp@DLCenters.org or 239-206-6523.

Albuquerque Public Schools has multiple job openings for school counselors K-12

Albuquerque Public Schools has multiple job openings for school counselors K-12, including openings for Crossroads Counselors (Substance Use Prevention) and College and Career Readiness Counselors.  Please visit www.aps.edu/jobs for information.  Posting are updated often.

Experts define ‘California Sober’ after Demi Lovato docuseries

This article includes the Department of Counseling's Dr. Yaro Garcia.

Demi Lovato released a four-part docuseries ‘Dancing with the Devil’, which explains her struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, including her overdose in 2018 that almost took her life. 

The singer shared that she’s doing better, but she’s not exactly sober right now. Instead, she explained that she’s ‘California Sober.’ 

“Historically, California sober came from a mentality of culture that took things easy when it came to substance and didn’t make a big deal out of it,” said Dr. Yaro Garcia, clinical coordinator at FGCU.

Read more: https://nbc-2.com/news/entertainment/2021/05/10/experts-define-california-sober-after-demi-lovato-docuseries/

Experts say it’s normal to feel uncomfortable about no masks

This story includes the Department of Counseling's Dr. Alise Bartley.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Feeling weird about taking the mask off after months of having to put one on? Experts said it’s normal.

“It was hard for us to put our masks on, so of course it’s going to be more challenging for some of us to take them off,” said Florida Gulf Coast University Counseling Center Director Dr. Alise Bartley. 

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance saying anyone who is fully vaccinated can opt not to wear a mask in most situations, indoors or out.

Dr. Bartley said getting used to it really comes down to our habits.

Read more: https://nbc-2.com/news/health/covid/2021/05/14/experts-say-its-normal-to-feel-uncomfortable-about-no-masks/

Near Peer Coaching For Postsecondary Success

AmeriCorps Near Peer Coaches for Postsecondary Success will serve at selected high schools in Florida, particularly high schools located in communities with low college-going rates and low educational attainment rates. Serving alongside high school counselors and other school professionals, Near Peer Coaches will support students as they make the transition from high school to a postsecondary education institution. Near Peer Success Coaches serve part-time and focus on advising students, especially those from low-income backgrounds, through the complex steps toward college enrollment. Near Peer Success Coaches will provide students and their families with relevant information regarding the benefits of a postsecondary education, preparing for college attendance and the admission and financial aid processes. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

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Clinical Counselor - Lee County Community Partnership Schools

As a Clinical Counselor supporting Lee County Community Partnership Schools, you'll provide hope, healing, and health to children, teens, and adults through clinical and supportive counseling services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a focused and dedicated Social Services Professional who is determined to do the very best for children in need and thrives in a fast-paced, never-the-same work environment.

(Fort Myers Middle Academy and Franklin Park Elem.)

Learn more here. 

The JO Combs Unified School District is looking for a School Counselor at Ellsworth Elementary

The JO Combs Unified School District is looking for a School Counselor at Ellsworth Elementary.  The School Counselor will team with the School Social Worker to meet the campus needs and deliver programming to students K-6.  Please see the JO Combs Unified School District website for more information.

https://jocombs.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

POSITION: School Counselor (multiple positions available at various locations)

10+ job openings for full-time school counselors across the Phoenix valley. See link for additional information and to apply. 

Classification: Full and Part-time positions available 

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Lee Health)

 Works in collaboration and partnership with chronically ill or high-risk? patients and their family/caregiver(s), clinic/hospital/specialty providers and staff, and community resources in a team approach to provide linkages for the various health and social needs of the patient. Provides assessment, treatment, group and individual therapy, and support services. Develop in conjunction with clinical team, an individualized treatment plan to address needs of the patient/significant others to support recovery. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health associated with chronic disease, depression, addictions and substance abuse, stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Learn more: https://www.linkup.com/details/d63e8cd0cc1acbecf63f09154150c0f0

School counselor: Hendry County Schools | Labelle, FL 33975

TITLE: GUIDANCE COUNSELOR QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Master's degree from an accredited educational institution. 

2. Certified as a Guidance Counselor by the state of Florida. 3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Subject to the requirements of particular grade level configuration, the following will apply: Knowledge of child development and especially of characteristics of children in the age group assigned. Knowledge of current educational research, especially in the field of guidance and counseling. Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology in the field. Knowledge of varied learning styles and skill in using varied methods to counsel students with different learning styles. Knowledge and skill in crisis prevention, intervention and arbitration techniques. Knowledge of and skill in career counseling. Knowledge of student referral procedures for special assistance. Knowledge of graduation requirements, college admission requirements, scholarship opportunities for students, requirements for Bright Futures Scholarship Programs. Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others. Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to effectively assess levels of student ability and achievement, administer a variety of standardized tests, analyze and explain test results and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to work effectively with students, peers, administrators, community agencies, parents, and others. 

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LPG Developmental / Behavioral Pediatrician

 Located near Southwest Florida's beaches is Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida - a state-of-the-art pediatric facility that delivers vital and lifesaving care for children and their families throughout the region. This 135-bed regional hospital cares for children across five counties and is the only children's hospital between Tampa and Miami. Golisano provides various specialized services to take care of all of our community's children, from emergency care to behavioral health, surgery to critical care, orthopedics, cancer treatment, cardiology, and more. The hospital has a 16 bed PICU and a 70 bed NICU with 24 hours in-house Neonatology coverage.

Learn more here.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

LifeStance Health is a national provider of behavioral healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its 250+ clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. At LifeStance, patient care is paramount – the driving force in everything we do. LifeStance is committed to state-of-the-art clinical excellence, to partnership and collaboration with other treating health care providers to ensure continuity of care, to utilization of data to individually tailor services for continual improvement in outcomes, and to empowering patients to make informed choices and help them achieve their goals. This is offered in a compassionate and safe environment that provides education, support, and best practices in integrated care.

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Speaking up on sexual assault

 

Speaking up on sexual assault: when is the appropriate time for parents to discuss with their kids 

https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/speaking-up-on-sexual-assault-when-is-the-appropriate-time-for-parents-to-discuss-with-their-kids