Nexus Therapy is now hiring for a full-time Licensed School Counselor position for a FMLA to start the 2024-2025 school year, from August 8, 2024-November 6, 2024, with the potential to continue beyond that, for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. This position pays $58 per hour and you can bill for up to 7.5 hours per day worked! You would be working on-site with a great school district near lovely Oak Lawn, Illinois. Job duties include providing school counselor services to 60-70 high school students in their transition (ages 18-21) program. Must have your Illinois Professional Education License (PEL).
We offer excellent pay, individual caseload support, direct deposit, and more! Check us out at: nexustherapy.us For consideration, send a copy of your resume to: hello@nexustherapy.us
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling to students on various topics such as academic performance, personal development, and career planning.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
- Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify students' needs and develop appropriate intervention plans.
- Implement programs to promote mental health and well-being among students.
- Address behavioral issues and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Advocate for students' rights and access to resources.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in counseling.
- Valid state certification or license as a school counselor for Illinois state.
- Knowledge of child protective services and child welfare policies and procedures.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and providing cultural diversity counseling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $58.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
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Physical setting:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person