Guidance Counselor

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Health Services Coordinator, the Guidance Counselor provides counseling, conducts activities and researches to address the personal and psycho-emotional needs of the students.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Test Administration and Analysis


Administers psychological testing for the students Interprets guidance tests results and informs students of said results Individual Guidance and Counseling


Provides individual counseling to students Conducts case conferences with the appropriate parties to facilitate the needs of the students Documents and keeps file of all counseling cases Ensures confidentiality of case details of the students Makes referrals to relevant offices when necessary Makes referrals to outside professionals (e.g., medical doctors, etc.) when necessary Program Development and Intervention


Oversees the conduct of assigned workshops (sample topics include academic achievement, mental wellness, social adjustment of students, coping, resilience, etc) Conducts research and presents findings in order to better address the concerns of the students Facilitates small group discussion in determining needs of the students Facilitates guidance orientation activities that serve as an introduction to the services and programs of the guidance office Performs other related tasks assigned by the Health Services Coordinator.
Minimum Qualifications:
Registered/ Licensed Guidance Counselor MA in Counseling Psychology or Master of Education/Guidance and Counseling With four (4) year work experience on the following: Test administration and interpretation Data gathering and analysis Very good skills in: Counseling Facilitating, organizing and coordinating Interpersonal and people skills Oral and Written Communications