Teen Talk Mental Health Counselor

Job overview

The Teen Talk Mental Health Counselor role is onsite in Seymour, CT, with a stated salary of $60,000 per year. Kids In Crisis’ TeenTalk program provides mental health support and resources to adolescents and their families. The counselor provides confidential assessment and counseling for students, identifies at-risk youth, and coordinates early intervention with school staff and community resources. The role also supports school safety and crisis teams, provides health-class education, and participates in the organization’s on-call coverage.

What you'll do

• Provide confidential counseling and support to students and families
• assess psychosocial needs and high-risk behaviors
• respond to referrals
• coordinate with school support services and staff
• make referrals to school and community resources
• maintain confidential records
• participate in school safety and crisis teams and Kids In Crisis on-call coverage
• provide health-class education and network with community agencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teentalk

mental health counseling

adolescent counseling

school-based counseling

crisis intervention

youth mental health

seymour ct

kids in crisis

$60,000/year

on-call coverage

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in social work or counseling and at least two years of counseling experience with middle- and high-school-age youth, including crisis intervention, or equivalent experience and training.

About the employer

Kids In Crisis is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.