Al-Huda School is a private non-profit Islamic educational institution located in College Park, Md. We strive to provide quality Islamic education for preschool through 12th grade. Our mission is to develop well-rounded students inspired by Islamic principles, excellent academics, and extracurricular activities, while seeking to prepare our students to live a God centered life rooted in the teachings of the Quran and authentic sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Primary responsibilities Conducting bio-psycho-social assessments and social histories; Assessing students for substance use, support systems, physical and emotional functioning, barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and similar issues; Developing and implementing treatment plans and discharge plans that support student self-determination; Providing direct therapeutic services based in the teachings of Islam, to individual students, groups of students, and/or families; Providing crisis management services, including assessing for safety; Advocating for student services and students’ best interests; Providing case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals; Providing training and workshops to teachers, school staff and parents, based in the teachings of Islam; Identifying and resolving ethical issues; Managing and supervising staff; and Contributing to a multidisciplinary treatment team Candidate Qualification: Must hold a college degree in Social Work / Counseling (evaluation of degrees from overseas must be submitted) Must have necessary certifications to work as a school social worker Candidate Experience: Must have experience conducting counseling / therapy sessions in school settings Must have sound understanding of the Islamic understanding and treatment of mental health issues
