Professional School Based Counselor

POSITION: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

STATUS: PRN, Daytime Hours During School

LOCATION: St. Louis County

PAY: $47/Hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from an accredited school
• Licensed or provisionally licensed (with your own supervisor) in the state of Missouri (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC)
• One year of experience assessing the psychological and educational needs of children and delivering treatment services, preferably in a school setting
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-informed care expertise

REPORTS TO: Counseling Supervisor, Miriam Learning Center

POSITION SUMMARY: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) will evaluate the psycho-social needs of children and adolescents, making appropriate recommendations to improve their functioning at school, home, and in the community. This role involves providing individual, group, and/or family counseling. Work settings include on-site at the Learning Center, community schools, day care centers, and in-home counseling opportunities as they arise. Flexible daytime hours are required during the school year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive and professional assessments of each child's psycho-social issues.
• Make appropriate recommendations based on assessment results.
• Complete assessment reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Determine an appropriate treatment pathway for each child/family.
• Maintain contact with other professionals at the Center, in the school, and with the family to ensure coordinated treatment efforts.
• Submit notes and billing in a timely manner.
• Refer the child and/or family for community services as needed.
• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling using a CBT model.
• Perform any other duties as specified by the supervisor.

More about Miriam Learning Center: Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students aged 2 to 18, catering to those with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.

Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools, ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA-eligible students or to obtain medical diagnoses and recommendations.