Student Counselor

1. Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required.

2. Collects data about patients through interview, case history, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.

3. Provides casework management of a specialized caseload, as appropriate to the requirements of the individual position; performs research and case assessments; prepares individualized studies for admission, placement, and/or discharge, as applicable.

4. Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and for those with serious disturbance problems.

5. Follows up to determine reliability and validity of treatment used; makes recommendations regarding modification to services and service delivery.

6. Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals in relation to patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.

7. Consults with other therapists and related professional and paraprofessional staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refers clients to appropriate service agencies as required.

8. Participates in the review of clinical issues and program policies and procedures.

9. Participates in, leads, and/or coordinates training sessions and workshops to enhance treat

10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.