School Therapist & Guidance Counselor

• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and families to address student needs and provide interventions.
• Assists students with college and career planning, including scholarship and financial aid guidance.
• Provides consultation for school staff regarding mental health issues including classroom observation and appropriate service determination as appropriate.
• Maintains student records and protects their confidentiality.
• Enhances the awareness of mental health needs, services, and promotes community understanding of mental health. Enhances community response to mental health issues.
• Assists teachers and students in overcoming school-related problems that impede learning.
• Assists in the interpretation of school and home policies, programs and procedures for students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Remains available to students and teachers to provide assistance that will lead each student to improved social behavior, self-understanding, maturity, and improved academic and vocational performance.
• Works with students on an individual and group basis to solve educational and personal problems by developing sessions to support student well-being.
• Interacts with various professionals and family members regarding individual student progress including participating in meetings and communicating progress, setbacks and needs.
• Promotes positive school culture and student engagement in academics and extracurricular activities.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and student advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

• Master's Degree in school counseling required.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in School Counseling and a Nebraska School Counseling Certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required.

• Current Nebraska licensure/certification in one of the following area(s): Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP, PLMHP, LIMHP) Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW), Clinical Social Work (CSW), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist or licensure (PLMHP, MPHP, LIMHP, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist) preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Extended periods of time in a classroom environment or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk; reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families.Work is typically in a normal educational school administrative environment but may be performed in a variety of environments ranging from highly stressful and potentially aggressive (physical interventions, escorts, etc.) to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, may be subject to outside weather conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town-it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.