School Based Clinical Counselor

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

We are currently seeking a School-based Clinical Counselor to provide individual, family, and group counseling services to students/families at MaST III Community Charter School. The Clinical Counselor will also provide consultation and resource management as appropriate. This is a Full-time, twelve-month position.

• Minimum starting salary for unlicensed Counselor - $51,432
• Minimum starting salary for licensed Counselor - $57,862 (Salary is commensurate with experience level)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth

In addition, as a School-based Clinical Counselor your duties will include:

• Provide individual and family counseling to students enrolled at MaST III Community Charter School.
• Facilitate counseling and psychoeducational groups in school setting regarding identified topics including but not limited to: social skills, anger management, grief, and coping skills.
• Assess level of service need, facilitate appropriate referrals for students as needed, and develop individualized service plans; advocate with and for students for access to appropriate level of care placements and other agency support services as indicated.
• Collaborate and consult with school personnel regarding identification of eligible students as well as engage in ongoing consultation regarding student progress.
• Provide additional supports to students/families; identify and connect students to resources and supports in their communities; maintain an awareness of community resources and facilitate student/family access to appropriate resources and services.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with school leadership team including social workers, counselors, and administration.
• Participate in regular team consultations with CORA and school staff as indicated to provide service updates and collaborative planning.
• Adhere to Agency and regulatory entity guidelines concerning caseload requirements, service delivery, accountability, supervision and confidentiality.
• Participate in all necessary interdisciplinary functions and meetings.
• Generate/prepare all required clinical reports and document all student related service activities in agency EHR database in a timely fashion.
• Adhere to training requirements established by Agency or other regulatory entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor/Director, as needed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s level degree in one of the helping professions (Counseling, Social Work)
• Education or experience in family systems intervention/service essential

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Documented experience in individual/family counseling services required
• Experience with children, adolescents, and group work preferred
• Experience in school setting preferred

CORA Offers:

• Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire)
• Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays
• Employee Assistant Program
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)
• An outstanding, inclusive work environment

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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