Discovery Health Sciences Schools

LPC / LCSW School Counselor (Social/Emotional Support)

Posted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Discovery Health Sciences Schools

  • Job overview

    The LPC / LCSW School Counselor provides social and emotional support to students at Discovery Fusion School, impacting student well-being and academic success.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The counselor delivers in-person and virtual counseling, oversees attendance, collaborates with parents, faculty, and external agencies, supports IEP and 504 services, maintains confidentiality, and participates in professional development.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires LPC or LCSW licensure, preferably 5+ years experience, advanced virtual counseling certification desirable, knowledge of PBIS, Restorative Justice, Safety Care, and behavior plan creation.

  • Company information

    Discovery Fusion is a hybrid virtual Type 2 Charter school part of Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization, partnered with Ochsner Health, serving grades 4th-10th expanding to K-12.

  • Team overview

    The counselor works collaboratively with the Discovery Schools Network counseling team and a small attendance team.

  • Unique job features

    The role involves hybrid virtual and in-person counseling with a focus on social/emotional support and integration with special education services.

Company overview

Discovery Health Sciences Schools is a network of charter schools in Louisiana focused on providing a rigorous STEM-based curriculum to students from diverse backgrounds. They generate revenue through public funding, grants, and donations, ensuring accessible education while maintaining high academic standards. Founded in 2013, the organization has expanded its reach, emphasizing innovative teaching methods and community engagement. Their mission is to prepare students for college and career success by fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your LPC or LCSW licensure prominently along with any advanced certifications in virtual or online counseling, as these are key requirements for the role at Discovery Health Sciences Schools.

  • Emphasize your experience with social/emotional and behavioral counseling in both in-person and virtual settings, your ability to collaborate with parents, faculty, and external agencies, and your familiarity with PBIS, Restorative Justice, Safety Care, and behavior plan creation.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the official Discovery Health Sciences Schools corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this position.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current counselors or staff in the Discovery Schools Network, using ice breakers such as expressing interest in their approach to virtual counseling or asking about their experiences implementing PBIS and Restorative Justice frameworks.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'LPC', 'LCSW', 'virtual counseling', 'PBIS', 'Restorative Justice', 'IEP', '504 plans', and 'behavior plans' to ensure your application passes automated screenings.

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