Mental Health Counselor

Pennsauken Public Schools

place Pennsauken, 08110

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Counseling, Social Work, Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

JobID: 2389

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
5/18/2026

Location:
District

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Date: May 18, 2026
From: Office of the Superintendent
Subject: Vacancy
Position: Mental Health Counselor - District

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

Enhances the relationships with administration and staff members by communicating effectively, facilitating teamwork that supports the Grant objective and goals
Monitors and reviews the productivity and provides recommendations to improve the quality and quantity of the district's mental health supports and training opportunities.
Develops rapport with individuals, groups and communities to improve the well-being of students
Encourages students to discuss emotions and experiences
Examines issues including substance abuse, self-regulation, bullying, anger management, careers, depressing, relationships, social skills, self-image stress and suicide
Works with families and hosts parent training nights in collaborations with the Project Director as indicated in the requirement of the grant application procedures
Assists student define goals, plan actions and gain insight
Develops therapeutic processes
Conducts evidenced-based evaluation processes to determine students who are at risk of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties
Takes a holistic (mind and body) approach to the well-being of students

Qualifications:

Certified New Jersey School Counselor. Appropriate New Jersey State Certification REQUIRED
Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work preferred
Background in Nurtured Heart Approach, Restorative Practices and/or experience working with students in trauma
Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
New Jersey State residency requirements for public employees in effect

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