Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Contact Community Services
Job overview
The Student Assistant Program Counselor provides counseling and prevention services to adolescents and families within a school-based substance abuse program, addressing mental health and substance use issues.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves assessing and counseling students and families, collaborating with school and community staff, conducting educational programs, maintaining case records, reporting outcomes, and supporting mental health wellness during crises.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a yearly salary range of $60,406 to $65,000. Additional benefits are not specified in the description.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field with a New York State license, preferably CASAC, and at least one year of post-master's experience in mental health or substance abuse counseling for adolescents.
Job location and travel
The job requires working 35 to 40 hours per week aligned with school calendars, with occasional evenings and weekends, and involves extensive walking and driving.
Unique job features
The position includes working in a school setting, providing both individual and group counseling, and requires passing multiple background checks and maintaining valid driver's license and insurance.
Company overview
Contact Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing mental health, crisis intervention, and educational support services to individuals and families in need. They generate revenue through a combination of government grants, private donations, and service fees. Founded in 1971, the organization has a long history of community engagement and has expanded its services over the years to include school-based programs, a 24/7 crisis hotline, and various outreach initiatives aimed at promoting mental wellness and preventing crises.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in adolescent mental health and substance abuse counseling, emphasizing your proficiency with assessment tools and therapeutic techniques relevant to school-based programs.
Highlight your skills in collaboration with school staff and community professionals, as well as your ability to design and conduct educational groups and awareness activities related to substance use prevention and mental health wellness.
Apply through multiple platforms including Contact Community Services' official website and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of securing an interview for the Student Assistant Program Counselor role.
Connect with current employees or counselors within Contact Community Services on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as asking about their experience working with school-based programs or inquiring about the impact of their counseling initiatives on adolescent wellness.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'substance abuse counseling,' 'mental health,' 'adolescent development,' 'assessment tools,' and 'collaboration with school staff' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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