Counselor

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. is looking for you! A Counselor who will work with students, faculty, and parents to provide services to address students’ behavioral, emotional, and social needs within the academic setting. Services include school-based counseling, consultations, crisis intervention, developing comprehensive behavioral plans, and trainings. **MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**: · Counsel individual students and small groups presenting needs and concerns within the general education and special education environment. · Provide crisis intervention services. · Consultations with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people relating to implementation of intervention strategies and techniques to assist with the identified needs of students within the educational setting. · Conduct mental and behavioral health assessments, develop evaluations, interpret results appropriately, and effectively communicate to school personnel, students, and their parents. · Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents. · Comply with policies, routines, and regulations established by each campus, school district, federal and state law, State Board of Education rules in guidance and counseling, and professional licensure. · Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors, colleagues, parents, and students. · Adhere to ethical and legal standards. · Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professionalism. **SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**: Education/Certification: · Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work from an accredited college or university · Valid Texas Professional Licensure in at least one of the following: - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - LPC Associate (LPC-A) - Licensed Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) **Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills**: · Two (2) years’ experience in providing responsive counseling services to children or adolescents. · Able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours; and flexibility with schedule. · Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. · Competency in Microsoft Office applications, video conferencing, ability to learn and use additional computer software as necessary, and able to use basic office equipment. · Skills in communicating effectively with parents, students, staff, and community. · Knowledge of law as it pertains to mental health in the school setting. Must service the following territory: (North/Northwest Dallas, South/Southeast Dallas, South/Southwest Dallas, Southwest Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio). *We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status*.