The Resilience Consultant’s role will provide support in service of the social-emotional wellbeing of school communities. This includes mental health consultations for teachers and school staff as well as facilitating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons for elementary or middle school grades. Must be available for Monday team meetings, weekly from 9-11am currently on zoom. Additional time outside of the school day or time at the office is required for electronic communication with school or agency staff.
Responsibilities (The Resilience Consultant will):
Provide school-based mental health consultation services primarily for the adults on campus, drawing on resilience theory, SEL, and practices in mindfulness, gratitude, positive psychology, restorative justice, and equity.
Facilitate lessons from Acknowledge Alliance’s SEL curriculum, drawing on mindfulness, positive psychology, group therapy practice, and the foundation of CASEL core competencies (resources and training provided).
Create and update original SEL curriculum content and supporting material.
Support evaluation gathering process.
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Required Education and Experience:
LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or license-eligible; may also be pursuing higher degree. Equivalent experience also accepted (e.g., PPS credentialing). Associate supervision hours will be available. Clinical experience working in a school setting is required.
Desired Skills and Expectations (The qualified Resilience Consultant will have):
Knowledge of counseling for both children/adolescents and adults.
Understanding of or exposure to social emotional learning, pro-social behaviors, positive psychology, and mindfulness.
Understanding of family systems theory.
Ability to manage a variety of personalities and complex relationships.
