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Position Summary:  WOW Counselor II staff are responsible for delivering school-based group counseling and individualized support to female-identifying students in grades 6–12 to promote emotional well-being, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making. Drawing on their academic training in counseling, social work, or psychology, WOW Counselor II staff use trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices to facilitate group sessions, provide short-term counseling as needed, and respond to student crises. They also play a key role in supporting mental health referrals and helping students navigate personal, social, and academic challenges. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Facilitate 4-5 weekly group counseling sessions utilizing the WOW curriculum during the school day 

• Participate in individual and group clinical supervision, case consultation, and fidelity coaching. 

• Provide clinical assessments and psychosocial assessments as appropriately indicated by supporting students’ social-emotional development. 

• Provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate for one-on-one support and short-term individual counseling to students as needed. 

• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and safety planning in collaboration with school-based teams. 

• Coordinate care and aftercare planning with families, school staff, and external service providers, including mental health referrals. 

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including case notes and risk assessments in accordance with program standards. 

• Support program implementation by engaging school partners, providing in-service training, and participating in family engagement events. 

• Collaborate with LSC, Parent Programs and the Pupil Personnel Support team 

• Lead or support special projects, events, and initiatives that promote youth development, mental health awareness, and leadership. 

• Participate in WOW staff development and required curriculum trainings  

• Perform public relations assignments as requested  

• Other duties assigned  

Minimum Qualifications:  

Education/Experience/Training 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related human service field from an approved accredited university is required (Master’s degree preferred) 

• LCSW, LCPC, or LPC (or eligibility for clinical licensure)  

• Minimum of two years’ experience in school-based, clinical, or youth-serving settings. 

• Familiarity with crisis intervention models, evidence-based practices, and SEL frameworks. 

• Experience facilitating group counseling sessions and delivering trauma-informed care. 

• Experience working in schools or youth relates systems, i.e. DCFS, juvenile detention, mental health facilities  

Skills/Abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and engage youth in meaningful therapeutic relationships. 

• Strong case documentation and time management abilities.  

• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills  

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a school-based environment. 

• Cultural humility and demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. 

• Must demonstrate creativity in engaging youth  

• Provide a positive team-based approach to treatment and care working with clients  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems. 

• Bilingual highly preferred, fluent in Spanish and English