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School-Based Counselor - Santa Maria 

Category Counseling  
Description

The Position:

We are seeking a School-Based Counselor (SBC) in Santa Maria to work with high-risk youth. The School-Based Counselor is an on-site direct service provider at multiple schools in the Santa Maria Bonita School District. The SBC works with high-risk children and their families, teachers, school counselors, other school personnel and administrators. The School-Based Counselor also works with community agencies to make appropriate referrals. Clinical supervision hours available.

Sample of Job Duties

  • Communicate regularly and work collaboratively with the school-based support team that includes the school principal, school psychologist, teachers, the family advocate and the school-based mental health counselors. Keeps principal apprised of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns with students.
  • Identify high-risk children/families that have high probability of developing emotional/behavioral problems.
  • Assist students in developing behavioral skills for resisting social influences that promote high-risk behaviors through direct instruction, modeling, rehearsal, coaching and reinforcement.
  • Assist students in developing necessary assertiveness, communication, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills that may enable them to avoid high-risk behaviors.
  • Provide direct services to high-risk children and families through direct counseling support, networking and referral to community-based agencies.
 
Position Requirements

Employment Standards:

  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Must be registered LMFT, LCSW and/or LPCC in good standing with the BBS, or a registered AMFT, ASW, and/or APCC working towards licensure.
  • One year of experience working with children and adolescents required.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
  • Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
  • Must possess valid CA driver license and auto insurance.

Classification, Hours and Pay Rate:

  • This position is a full-time, non-exempt, with benefits. (Benefits include sick leave accrual and limited holidays, plus benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan.)
  • Pay is dependent on experience.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift -not applicable-  
Position School-Based Counselor - Santa Maria  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Req Number COU-20-00001  
Location Santa Maria Office (SMVYFC)  
About the Organization Family Service Agency (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County's most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients' homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

To search for an open position, please go to http://FamilyServiceAgency.appone.com



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