Students

In-School Counselors are equipped to work with all school-age children attending public school. Student eligibility criteria are established by the school districts in which In-School Counselors work. Students typically served include those with behavioral health and/or special education related needs such as, but not limited to

• Anxiety and depression
• Crisis intervention
• Transition support
• Hospitalization and placement aftercare
• Emotional or behavioral support
• Substance abuse
• Social skill development
• Conflict and anger management
• Decision making
• Problem solving and self-advocacy
• Attendance and academic accountability

Services and Features

• Professional staff with Master’s degrees in Counseling or Social Work
• Individual and/or group counseling with a focus on success in school
• Licensed mental health care professionals qualified to provide Medical Asssistance eligible therapeutic services
• Counseling provided as a related service as per students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s)
• Coordination of mental health services and care
• Specific role variable based on school districts’ needs
• Parent consultation as needed
• Staff dedicated to a comprehensive team approach to help facilitate positive changes in students
• Counseling support provided with a primary focus on being trauma informed and brain based