DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. o Assists in treatment planning for each child o Conducts daily documentation o Improves children's behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions o Conducts group and 1 on 1 counseling sessions o Develops, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive counseling and guidance program. o Counsels individuals and small groups of students with presenting needs/concerns. o Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students. o Uses an effective process for assisting students and others to use special programs and services. o Presents the school comprehensive guidance curriculum (Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Character School, Restorative Practices, etc.). o Assists teachers in the teaching of the school comprehensive guidance curriculum. o Works with students on an individual basis in the solution of personal problems related to home and family relationships, health and emotional adjustment. o Confers with parents whenever necessary. o Assists in the orientation of new faculty members on school wide behavior program. o Provides in-service training in guidance for teachers and student teachers. o Attends Stronger Connections trainings and meetings as needed. o Provides necessary support to implement the Stronger Connections Grant successfully. o Prepares and submits grant-required data as needed by district and the TEA. o Collaborates with District Emotional Wellbeing Coordinators, Principals, Student Culture Coordinators, and Campus Emotional Wellbeing Counselors to achieve the goals determined by the Stronger Connections Grant. o Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Proficiency in the identification and treatment of mental disorders o Ability to think in terms of population management, addressing a large clientele in the most effective ways possible o Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral assessments and interventions relevant to medical conditions o Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments o Care-management skills and knowledge of local resources for outside referrals o Skill in targeted, brief psychotherapy and in running group sessions o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills