Project ACCESS- Mental Health Counselor

The position of Project ACCESS Mental Health Counselor with the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) at Unoin County Public Schools is designed to provide direct services to students for GRREC’s Mental Health Demonstration Grant program, a federal project funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

Qualifications:
? A Master's, Specialist's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or
university related to Clinical Mental Health or School Psychology and hold
appropriate credentials.
? Must be able to work flexible hours to meet program needs
? Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable
vehicle to carry out performance responsibilities
? Experience working with children required
? Excellent analytical skills; experience with data collection and data analysis
? Strong organizational and time management skills
? Strong oral and written communication skills
? Proficient computer skills with a variety of programs and software; specifically
must have the ability to create word processing and desktop publishing documents,
spreadsheets and databases
? Ability to work independently with little direction and be self-motivated
? Good interpersonal skills; ability to be a team player, collaborate and promote
positive public relations on behalf of the project, member LEAs, and GRREC

Performance Responsibilities:
? Provide treatment services (including therapy) to school-aged children, as well as
education designed to help families in caring for their mentally ill or emotionally
disturbed child in the home.
? Work closely with other mental health professionals and project staff.
? Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with standards
applicable to mental health professionals.
? Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling services to children,
adolescents, and families.
? Collaborate with project staff, school personnel, and community mental health
partners to expand and broaden services offered to students.
? Document work in areas of diagnostic evaluations, progress notes, treatment
plans, and data related to grant activities.
? Participate in continuing education and other activities necessary to maintain
competency and licensure.
? Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, and administrators in building capacity
to enable them to better identify and serve students with mental health issues.
? Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with employees, families,
schools, individuals, and the public.
? Meet or exceed productivity expectations.
? Adheres to and upholds the ethical standards of the profession.
? Supports the organization’s overall mission by participating in and taking leadership
when requested for team meetings, professional learning opportunities, retreats,
and other organization-wide events.
? Perform additional responsibilities as needed and/or outlined by the Grant Project
Director or School District Designee.

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