School Counseling

The mental health therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload of students throughout the Troy School District. They are a deeply familiar with other services and resources within the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required.

Job Duties

• Establishes positive, trusting rapport with patients and District staff.

• Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders.

• Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.

• Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

• Conducts ongoing assessments of patient progress.

• Involves and advises family members when appropriate.

• Refers patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.

• Maintains thorough records of patient meetings and progress.

• Follows all safety protocols and maintains client confidentiality.

• Contributes to practice by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field.

• Current with all state licensing requirements, including LPCC, LICSW and LMFT.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, and staff.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.

• Ability to read and analyze general counseling periodicals and professional journals.

• Ability to solve problems in a practical and workable manner.

• Ability to use age-appropriate language and accompanying techniques in one-on-one settings as well as group settings.